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Mayor Thomas M. Menino announcedthat he has selected Peter Meade as hischoice to lead the Boston RedevelopmentAuthority. The President and Chief Execu-tive Officer of the Edward M. Kennedy Insti-tute for the United States Senate, PeterMeade brings more than 30 years of eco-nomic development, healthcare, educationand non-profit experience to the BRA.

“I am confident that Peter will be a tre-mendous leader and asset to the Boston Re-development Authority and to the City ofBoston as we move out of this recession andbuild on the successes of the last severalyears,” Mayor Menino said. “Peter’s uniqueexperiences as a civic and business leadermake him the right person to advance theBRA’s central mission of job creation, smart

Mayor Menino Names Peter Meade New BRA Chief

Mayor Menino announcing the appoint-ment of BRA Director Peter Meade.

(Photo by Isabel Leon)(Continued on Page 8)

THE 28TH ANNUAL

Law and Justice Day Breakfast

Rev. Rocco Crescenzi,F.D.P. of East Boston, Massa-chusetts passed away onApril 3, 2011. Fr. Rocco wasborn on January 6, 1916 inErnica Boville, Frosinone,Italy. The beloved son of thelate Filomena and DomenicoCrescenzi. Also survived bymany loving nieces andnephews. Father Rocco wasordained into the Son’s of theDivine Providence on Octo-ber 3, 1943. He came to EastBoston in 1949 and was in-strumental in the buildingof the Madonna QueenNational Shrine, locatedon Orient Avenue in EastBoston, Massachusetts. Infact he was sent from Italyfor this purpose. As ayoung child Father Roccowas an assistant for DonLuigi Orione. Blessed LuigiOrione was canonized byPope John Paul II on May 16,2004 to become Saint LuigiOrione. Fr. Rocco becamethe director of the MadonnaQueen National Shrine in1952 and spent 40 yearsserving the Shrine and itsresidents. His life and pas-sion was the MadonnaQueen National Shrine, al-ways doing what he did bestfor the Home. He was an in-novative leader who led the

Rev. Rocco Crescenzi, F.D.P.1916 - 2011

Shrine’s mission by promot-ing the activities and ac-complishments. The Shrinehas become a National land-mark.

Fr. Rocco was a veryhumble man. However hisgood deeds did not go unno-ticed. He was recognizedwith the First Annual DonOrione Lifetime Achieve-ment Award at the 37th An-nual Banchetto.

Post-Gazette columnistEdmund Turiello who wrotethe weekly column StirpeNostra remembered him,“Fr. Rocco was born in the Prov-ince of Frosinone, Italy. Hejoined the Don Orione Orderwhen he was 14 years old andwas ordained a priest at theage of 27 in Tortona, Pied-mont. Fr. Rocco and I enjoyeda short particularly warmfriendship. It should also betold that the title of my column“Stirpe Nostra” was his sug-gestion. The Father had cel-ebrated his 95th birthday andhis 61st year in this countrythis year. He spent 74 yearsof religious profession and 67years of priesthood. He will bealways remembered for hisgood deeds and his memorywill never be forgotten.”

Visitation was held onWednesday, April 6, 2011 atthe Volpe Chapel, DonOrione Nursing Home, 111Orient Avenue, East Boston.The funeral mass was in thechapel of the MadonnaQueen National Shrine onThursday, April 7, 2011. In-terment in the Don OrioneFather’s lot in Holy CrossCemetery in Malden, Massa-chusetts. Funeral arrange-ments were from theCaggiano Funeral Home.Memorial donations may bemade to the Don OrioneHome, 111 Orient Avenue,East Boston, MA 02128.

News Briefsby Sal Giarratani

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Obama:Brutality Required Swift Action

The above was the headline in newspapersacross the country, the morning after the pres-ident’s March 28 speech on Libya to the Ameri-can people. President Obama said it was essentialto act quickly to stop Khadafy from slaughteringhis own people. He also said the United States

May God Bless him and may he rest in eternal peace.

HONORABLEPAUL E. PERACHI

Justice Award

JAMES P.MUSCATOLaw Award

KARYN E. POLITOPublic Service

Award

DAN REASpecial

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The 28th Annual Law andJustice Day Breakfast spon-sored by the Commission forSocial Justice of the GrandLodge of Massachusetts,Order Sons of Italy inAmerica will be held onSunday, May 1, 2011 atLombardo’s, 6 Billings Street,Randolph, Massachusettsbeginning at 9:30 A.M.

The Commission ispleased and honored toannounce the followingrecipients of this year’sawards: Honorable Paul E.Perachi, Ret., First Justice,Berkshire Juvenile Court(Justice Award); James P.Muscato, Assistant Superin-tendent of Law Enforcement,

Plymouth County Sheriff’sDepartment (Law Award);and Karyn E. Polito, FormerState Representative, Elev-enth District Worcester (Pub-lic Service Award).

A “Special RecognitionAward for Outstanding Ser-vice on behalf of Italian-Americans” will be pre-sented to Dan Rea, veteranBoston television journalist,for his tireless efforts tobring justice to four innocentItalian-American men, in-cluding, Joseph Salvati, whowere wrongfully accused of acrime they did not commit.

The Commission for SocialJustice acts as the anti-defamation arm of the Order

Sons of Italy in America andits purpose is to ensureequal concern, respect, treat-ment and opportunity for allItalians, Italian-Americansand those of other ethnicorigins. Keeping within thefocus of their purpose, theCommission is extremelyproud to be able to recognizethese outstanding individu-als who have proven them-selves as leaders within thecommunity, the state andin the preservation of theirItalian Heritage.

For additional informationor to purchase tickets,please contact the GrandLodge of Massachusetts at617-489-5234.

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Tiberius Claudius DrususNero Caesar Germanicus,10 B.C. to 54 A.D., more com-monly known by his histori-cal name of Claudius, suc-ceeded to the Roman Empireon the death of Caligula.He was the second son ofDrusus and Antonia, thegrand nephew of Augustus,and a cousin to Caligula. Hewas neglected, treated as abuffoon, and was constantlyridiculed during the reign ofCaligula. It is said that hebecame emperor of Rome bya freak of fortune, or as wewould say today — by thefickle finger of fate. As soonas Caligula was murderedhis assassins closed off thearea and announced thatthe emperor did not wish tobe disturbed. Claudius wasamong those who wereexcluded, so he went off toanother part of the palace.When the assassination wasmade known, the guardsattempted to massacre allwho had participated in themurder. Several persons whoexposed themselves becamethe first victims, while otherssought refuge in any conve-nient hiding place. Claudiusran off to an obscure cornerof the palace and hid behindsome curtains or drapes, butdidn’t realize that his feetwere exposed. When he wasdiscovered by a member ofthe Praetorian Guard he im-mediately threw himself atthe guard’s feet begging forhis life to be spared. The sol-dier recognized Claudius and

for some unexplainable rea-son hailed him as the newemperor. Claudius was thentaken to the other soldierswho were present in the pal-ace and because of uncer-tainties they took him off totheir camp. The following dayhe permitted the PraetorianGuard to swear allegiance tohim and promised each mana large sum of money. Con-sequently, Claudius becamethe first of the Caesars whoresorted to bribery to obtainthe support of the troops.

As soon as his power asemperor was firmly estab-lished, Claudius took steps toobliterate the memory of anyobjection to his ascent. Hisrespectful attitude towardsthe populace won him thelove and devotion of most Ro-mans. An erroneous report ofhis murder while on a trip toOstia almost started a civilwar.

Claudius was not withouthis share of conspiracy andtreachery. A man was appre-hended near the royal bed-chamber in the middle of thenight with a dagger in hishand. Members of the eques-trian order were caught at-tempting an ambush at vari-ous times. Rebellious groupsplanned to overthrow himmany times but were alwaysstopped in time.

He was a conscientious ad-ministrator of justice buttended to modify the sever-ity of the laws according to hisown attitudes toward justice.He permitted new trials in

cases where he felt thatjudges overstepped theirbounds, but prisoners whowere convicted of dreadfulcrimes were thrown to thewild beasts. His most com-mon trait while judging caseswas an inconsistency whichranged all the way fromshrewd to downright silly oreven nutty. One man desiredjury duty even though hecould claim exemption be-cause of the number of hischildren. He was disqualifiedbecause it was felt that theman had a passion for juryduty. Whenever one party toa suit was absent he usuallyfound in favor of the one whowas present regardless of thereason for absence. A womanrefused to recognize a youthas her son and gave conflict-ing testimony and the truthwas soon extracted from herwhen she was ordered tomarry the young man.

An example of the severityor harshness of some sen-tences is noted in his orderto amputate the hands of aman who was convicted offorgery. An example of hissilly decisions was one whichdegraded some people be-cause they left Italy withoutfirst consulting the emperorto obtain a leave of absence.There was also the trial of aman charged with stabbinghimself. The man stripped offhis clothes in court to showhis body without a scar.

NEXT ISSUE, Claudius’Patronage

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The Advisory Committee on Commercial Operations ofCustoms and Border Protection (“COAC”) will meet onTuesday, April 12, 2011 in Washington, D.C. The meetingwill be open to the public. This committee advises theSecretaries of the Department of the Treasury and theDepartment of Homeland Security (“DHS”) on the commer-cial operations of Customs and Border Protection and relatedDHS functions.

The Committee has a full agenda for the meeting, witheight items, any one of which could be the subject of con-siderable discussion. One item caught my eye, number five:Enhancing Air Cargo Security. According to a February 1, 2011,Congressional Research Service Report for Congress titledTransportation Security: Issues for the 112th Congress,“Inbound international cargo poses a particular chal-lenge ... While all cargo traveling on domestic passengerflights is now being screened, full compliance for inboundinternational flights may not be achieved until August2013.”

Yup, that’s right, cargo coming to the U.S. from foreigncountries — or at least some of it — is not examined inanything like the way that your personal bags are screenedat the airport.

I’m pleased to see that air cargo security is on the agendafor Tuesday’s meeting. But I wonder what will be the qualityof advice this committee can give our government on thistopic. I checked out the membership of the committee andsee little representation from entities for which homelandsecurity is a top priority.

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, ownersof the destroyed World Trade Center, New York, is on theCommittee and surely has a keen interest in air trafficsecurity. However the rest of the Committee membershipis made up of entities whose interests are importing goodsinto the U.S. as quickly and cheaply as possible with noslowdowns or added cost related to security measures.

In addition to the Port Authority, COAC is made up of sixcompanies that import manufactured goods and ten entities(freight handlers and logistics providers and law or con-sulting firms) that serve companies seeking to maximizeimports at the lowest cost. These are not the best expertsto consult if the question is how to make us safer.

What is needed is clear Congressional direction to theDepartment of Homeland Security requiring 100% screen-ing of cargo, just as we do 100% screening of passengers.According to that February Congressional Research ServiceReport: “On November 16, 2010, Massachusetts Represen-tative Edward J. Markey introduced the Air Cargo SecurityAct (H.R. 6410, 111th Congress) to require screening of allcargo transported on all-cargo aircraft, including U.S.-boundinternational shipments, in a manner commensurate withthe screening requirements for passenger checked baggage.On November 17, 2010, Senator Bob Casey, Jr., of Penn-sylvania introduced a similar measure (S. 3954, 111th

Congress) in the Senate.”Both those bills were referred to, and died in, committee.

Let’s hope the 112th Congress can move this important issueforward.

By the way, I’ll be in Washington on Tuesday for anothermeeting, so just maybe I can pop in for part of the COACmeeting.

David Trumbull is the chairman of the Boston Ward ThreeRepublican Committee. Boston’s Ward Three includes the NorthEnd, West End, part of Beacon Hill, downtown, waterfront,Chinatown, and part of the South End.

Cleared for Take-off and Landing:Incoming Air Freight Still Not Screened

for Terror Threats

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It is with great sadness that we inform you that Professor Edmund Turiello has passed away.Professor Turiello gave his collection of Stirpe Nostra articles to the Post-Gazette

and we will continue to publish them weekly.Pamela Donnaruma, Editor/Publisher of the Post-Gazette and Staff

offer their condolences to the Turiello Family.

She’s smart, aggressive,and committed and, ifelected, Joanne Bonura in-tends to fulfill her commit-ment to the voters!

Ward 5 has a new candi-date willing to run for elec-tion of the seat. Rememberwhen John Powers, RevereCity Councillor tried to getthe night time parkingban rolled back along the

Joanne BonuraAnnounces Candidacy - Revere Ward 5 Councillor

boulevard from 10 p.m. to12 a.m. That was just abouta year ago. The time is over-due for Ward 5 voters to re-examine and weigh in whowill best represent them inthe coming years.

Ms. Bonura, an activistwith a lot of stamina andbrains, has stepped to theplate and is willing to per-form that job for Ward 5 resi-

by Marie Matarese

dents if elected to the RevereCity Council. Bonura said, “Icame on the scene andmade my final decision toseek election after muchthought. The lack of com-munication by Mr. Powers tohis constituents over impor-tant issues, and the recentlack of communicationabout the parking meterproposals along the beachin the Municipal HomeRule Petition to the State,


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CHI CERCA TROVA.Seek till you find. Seek and ye shall find.

Mayor Thomas M. Menino and a group of municipalleaders from across the state recently showed up atthe State House asking legislators to shift morehealth care expenses to their employees and warnedof the dire consequences of doing nothing aboutsoaring insurance costs. Menino listed a number ofalarming figures. The $300 million Boston currentlypays yearly for employee health care will increaseanother $20 million in 2011. Said Menino, “Citiesand towns might as well change the name of ourgovernment buildings from City Hall to City HealthInsurance. That’s the only service we will be able toprovide.” According to the mayor, for every dollar spenton health coverage for its employees, the city onlyspends five cents on snow removal and communitycenters and a penny for elderly services.

Mayor Kimberley Driscoll of Salem added, “I like myemployees. I like what they do. I want to keep them.That’s why we need to make changes. A group ofmunicipal leaders have been pushing for theiremployees to pay a greater share of their health carecosts. Under their plan, cities and towns would havethe same authority as the state to change employeeco-pays, deductibles and co-insurance without collec-tive bargaining. This plan could save up to $100 mil-lion reportedly across the state.

Mayor Menino made it crystal clear his is not ananti-labor agenda. He wants labor to have a “seat atthe table.” Not to do so, he said, would hurt the strug-gling middle-class and cause even greater economicdisparities. Unions for their part appear ready to worktogether in finding a way to improve on the statusquo.

Eventually, we as a society and government willhave to tackle the soaring costs of health care whichhas a direct correlation to high health insurancecosts. Kudos to government leaders such as MayorTom Menino for trying to find a real solution to a grow-ing problem we can no longer pretend isn’t in theroom.

Is it Time to ShiftMore Healthcare Costs to Workers?

by Sal Giarratani

Jennie “Jean” PriviteraIn Loving Memory of

Love, Husband Frank, Daughter Jeannine, Son Frank Jr., and his wife Andrea,Son Philip and his wife Toni-Ann, and Grandchildren

Anthony, Olivia, Payton, Presley, Angelique and Vanessa

April 5, 1936 - April 5, 2011Missing You on Your 75th Birthday

God Looked Around His Garden

And Found An Empty Place.

He Looked Down Upon The Earth

And Saw Your Smiling Face.

He Saw The Road Was Getting Rough,

And The Hills Were Hard To Climb.

So He Closed Your Weary Eyelids

And Whispered “Peace Be Thine”

He Put His Arms Around You

And Lifted You To Rest.

God’s Garden Must Be Beautiful

He Only Takes The Best.

It Broke Our Hearts To Lose You

But You Didn’t Go Alone,

For Part Of Us Went With You

The Day God Called You Home

Mayor Menino Hosts 2011 Swan Boat OpeningMenino Family to Share First Ride

Mayor Thomas M. Menino and Boston’sFirst Lady, Angela Menino, will once againjoin their grandchildren and local Bostonyoungsters for the first ride of the season asthe Swan Boats open at the Public GardenLagoon at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 16.

“After the grueling winter we just experi-enced this will probably be one of the mostjoyous Swan Boat openings ever,” said MayorMenino. “People from around the world cometo ride our Swan Boats and celebrate thereturn of warm weather to New England.”

This annual rite is made possible thanksto the Paget family, owners and operatorsof the Swan Boats first launched in 1877by English immigrant and shipbuilder RobertPaget. Mr. Paget designed the Swan Boatsafter attending the opera Lohengrin inNew York City. At the end of the opera, thehero crosses a river in a boat drawn by aswan.

2011 marks the 135th season for the SwanBoats. The oldest and smallest boat in thefleet just celebrated its 100th season, whilethe newest was launched in 1993.

The swan on today’s boats is made fromeither copper or fiberglass, depending on theage of the boat, and encloses a paddle mecha-nism that is used to propel the boat throughthe water.

Fully loaded, each Swan Boat weighs threetons and carries up to twenty passengers.The Swan Boats are built on copper-clad pon-toons that contain air tanks to keep themafloat. After being stored in a safe place forthe winter, the boats are returned to thePublic Garden Lagoon in the spring with theMenino family celebrating the first ride ofthe season.

For further information, please visit theSwan Boats of Boston online by logging ontowww.swanboats.com or call (617) 522-1966.

Edmund TurielloPost-Gazette Columnist

May He Rest in Peace

In Loving Memory of

Edmund Turiello of Saugus passed

away on April 5, 2011. He was 93

years old.

Beloved husband of Gertrude

(Rizzo) of Saugus. Dear brother of

the late Virginia Cirace, Harold

Turiello and Arelia Airola. Also

survived by many loving nieces and

nephews.

Prof. Edmund Turiello, had been

writing for the Post-Gazette since

1980, when he was recommended

to Phyllis Donnaruma by Al Longo

of Publicity Inc., an old Marine

Corp. buddy that he’s known since 1943. His

column, “Stirpe Nostra,” highlights some of the

more interesting aspects of Italian ancestry, lineage

and roots.

Edmund’s father, Virgil Turiello, was born in

Italy. His mother, Mary DiPesa, was born on

Charter Street in Boston and attended the North

Bennet Street School in the North End. In 1905

they were married in the North End of Boston.

Edmund was born in Revere, Massachusetts on

October 2, 1916, and attended Revere public

schools, graduating in 1935. He married Gertrude

Rizzo, also of Revere, on June 21,

1942.

Edmund enlisted in the U.S.

Marine Corps on April 10, 1940 and

served as Chief Instructor at the U.S.

Marine Corps Institute until the end

of the war in 1945. He also served

as part of the military guard for

President Roosevelt at Warm

Springs, Georgia in 1940 and 1941.

He was honorably discharged from

the U.S. Marine Corps in October

1945.

A self-employed architect from

1945 to 1951, Edmund was employed as an

architectural engineer in the civilian branch of

the U.S. Corps of Engineers from 1951 to 1953.

He was an instructor of Architectural Engineering

Technology at Wentworth Institute starting in 1957

and appointed Head of the Architectural

Department in 1970 before retiring in 1983.

Edmund is a past member of the Society of

American Registered Architects.

Arrangements and private services were under

the direction of the Paul Buonfiglio Funeral Home

in Revere, Massachusetts. May he rest in Peace


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The U.N. resolution sayswe’re there to help civiliansfrom getting slaughteredby a dictator’s army. This isnot being called a militaryaction but a humanitarianeffort.

However, when our planesare flying over this countryenforcing the no fly zoneor performing airstrikesagainst ground forces shoot-ing at rebels, it sounds likemilitary action to me.

America cannot afford tobe the policeman of theworld. If NATO takes com-mand, will U.S. troops betaking orders from them?How long does the no fly zonecontinue? How do we knowwhen all those goals ofthe U.N. resolution are met,especially if it’s unclear justwhat those identified goalsreally are?

Before a fighting coalitionis assembled, the goalsshould already have beenhashed out.

However, in this case,we’re doing things back-wards. We’re already stuckin Iraq and Afghanistan,why are we headed for doornumber three? Our FearlessLeader’s numbers are fallingagain in the polls. He clearlyis not perceived as a leader.His foreign policy gets puttogether on the fly andreminds me of candlesblowing in the wind. Our

policy on Monday is this.However, check back withus on Tuesday, our policycould be that.

Libya is the clear exten-sion of Bosnia in 1995 whenBill Clinton took sides ina civil war. I was opposed tothe bombing of Serbia by U.S.jet fighters. The only timewe should use our militarymight is for our own nationalinterests. Otherwise, wecould get caught up in everylittle war-torn country in theworld. Bottom line, how do wechoose which fights to joinand which fights to abstainfrom? There are lots of badrulers around the globe, whodo we leave in power, who dowe befriend and who do weoppose and why?

America should not bein the business of nation-building. When has it reallyworked for us or them?South Vietnam turned outgreat, didn’t it? When do welearn to do things right?Everyone’s fight is not nec-essarily our fight and norshould it be. Rememberback in the late 70s andearly 80s, when we hookedup with those Afghan free-dom fighters taking on theSoviet Army? Wasn’t Osamaour ally back then againstthe Evil Empire? With hind-sight, the world would besafer today had we juststayed out of that fight.

Why Are We Over in Libya?Hiring rose more than ex-pected last month and thejobless rate sank to a newlow of 8.8%. The private sec-tor added a greater than ex-pected 230,000 new jobs off-setting a drop by cash-strapped state governments.We are definitely makingprogress on the employmentfront. “The not so good newsis we still have a ways to go,”said Nariman Behrewashfrom the Institute of IHS Glo-bal Insight. The prices paidjumped to the highest levelsince July 2008, as oil andother commodity costs rose.Some Fed official called onthe Fed to cut its $600 bil-lion Treasury buying pro-gram early due to inflationfears. The economy is im-proving and can handleJapan’s problems. Europeandebt woes and unrest inLibya, U.S. auto sales rose to$13.1 million annual rate ofgrowth. GM and Ford haddouble digit gains. Payrollsincreased to a record of 39months. Hiring is strongenough to absorb new en-trants. U.S. crude pricestopped $108/barrel. Corn fu-tures rose .3% to a new high.

The highest level since2008. Hourly earnings wereflat for the month of March.The Fed may raise its ratesnext week. The stocks ral-lied all week until Fridaywhen it gave up gains at theFebruary 18th peak, thePhiladelphia Index the toptwo indexes were chipsand electronics. Now the toptwo are real estate and oilfield services. Deere, UnderArmor, Stericycle, all didwell on increased volume.Volume was 40% or greaterfor each stock. RoboticsSurgery did well on hugevolume. Borg Warner roseon good volume. GNC, thevitamins retailers sharesclimbed 5% to $16.75/share,in its first day of trading,raised about $240 million innet proceeds. GNC operates512,000 stores and competeswith Vitamin Shoppe saw itsearnings grow 39% to $97million and sales increased7% to $1.83 million. DishNetworks and Carl Icahnhave each bid on Block-buster ahead of a bank-ruptcy court auction. Theyare both challenging a bid of$290 million by a hedge fund

HIRING PICKING UPgroup in February. Wipro, aprovider of outsourced soft-ware services of $188 mil-lion and provides consultingservices to oil companies.Wilpro recently named anew CEO and launched arestructuring effort to bettercompete against rival AIC.Toyota wins a court suit onthe acceleration suit sincethe firm had recalled mil-lions of Toyotas for thisproblem. The court ruledthe person stepped on theaccelerator rather than thebrake. Toyota’s stock movedup on the news, as the drivermistakenly stepped on thegas rather than the brake,the court ruled.

Optimer soared to 13.13 ona positive review of its drugFidermicine to prevent in-fection of the digestivetrack. A group of advisors willrule on the benefits andrisks of the drug and advisethe FDA. They expect ananswer by May 30th. The 10-year U.S. Treasury is yield-ing 3.45%, unchanged.

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Benvenuto, amici! Inhonor of the 150th anniver-sary of the Risorgimento(Resurgence), the historicprocess which forged themodern country of Italy froma collection of individual sov-ereign states, the CoolidgeCorner Theatre will presenta one-night-only screeningof Luchino Visconti’s stun-ningly restored 1963 epicThe Leopard (Il Gattopardo)on Monday, April 11 at7:00 pm.

The Leopard is based onGiuseppe di Lampedusa’sfine novel, visually chartingthe mood of change that thecascade of social revolutionbrought to one aristocraticfamily as seen through theeyes and heart of its patri-arch. In one of cinema’sgreat screen performances,Burt Lancaster, as Prince ofSalina, reluctantly watcheshis beloved nephew (AlainDelon) leave to join therebels, then makes hispeace with the changingtimes by marrying him off toa beautiful bourgeois, playedby a smoldering ClaudiaCardinale. The climatic 45-minute ball scene, createdwith astonishing attention

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to detail — down to chang-ing real candles in the chan-deliers every hour duringfilming — is an emotionaltour-de-force, described as“one of the most movingmeditations on individualmortality in the history ofthe cinema.”

The Coolidge is proud toshowcase this sublime res-toration, blessed by thefilm’s original cinematogra-pher, the great GiuseppeRotunno, and funded by Mar-tin Scorsese’s Film Founda-tion and Gucci. With music

by Nino Rota, this is a sen-sual feast movie lovers willnever forget. The film will beintroduced by the ConsulGeneral of Italy in Boston,Giuseppe Pastorelli.

This presentation is partof the Coolidge CornerTheatre’s Big Screen Classicsseries. For more informa-tion and advance tickets,visit: www.coolidge.org.Tickets are also available atthe Coolidge Corner The-atre, 290 Harvard Street,Brookline. Phone: 617-734-2500.

SAVE THE DATE ... North End ReunionJoin us on Thursday, September 22, 2011 from 6-10PM at Spinelli’s, Route One,

South, Lynnfield, MA for dinner and dancing. Music from the ’50s and’60s.

Contact Lolly Ciampa at 781-938-9254 or Ro-Ro DeMarco at 781-284-5945.Seating is limited.

The Waltham Symphony Orchestra is ready to take partin the celebrations for the 150th anniversary of Italy’s uni-fication with an “Italian Night at the Opera.” The specialevent will be organized by the Waltham PhilharmonicOrchestra and features solo performances by soprano DianeMcVey and tenor Ray Bauwens.

A wide range of Italian music, from classical to Neapolitantraditional songs, will be performed on May 19 at the WestinHotel, 70 Third Avenue, in Waltham. Music will include worksby Italian composers Giacomo Puccini, Gioachino Rossini,Giuseppe Verdi, Vincenzo Bellaini, Pietro Mascagni, AmilcarePonchielli and Eduardo di Capua’s ‘O Sole Mio’.

The special event is part of the ongoing celebrations forthe Waltham Philharmonic Orchestra’s first 25 years ofactivities as a non-profit organization.

Dinner and concert will be at 7 p.m., but guests are wel-come to come for cocktails starting at 6 p.m.

To purchase tickets or to sponsor this special event, go towww.wphil.org or contact Sally Collura at 781-838-1130.

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through the years and theygot you whatever youwanted. At least that’s whatmy eyes did for me! Now withMother Nature alwaysaround the corner, knockingon the door we must nothesitate to pay attention toour “peepers.” So the eyemakeup we used five yearsago should not be the sameas the eye makeup wemust apply today. Luckily,eye makeup is practicalmagic!

As we get older our eyeschange. We must also usea skin care regimen formature skin not the sameone you used when you were20. In fact your skin careregimen should always beupdated every 7-10 years.

Always use a “gentle”eye makeup remover. Nostretching!

For fine lines: Never applyconcealer on top of yourwrinkles it just makes themmore noticeable. Concealeris a highlighter and is usedfor those nasty dark circles.High lighter pens are alsopopular to brighten up thoseshadowy areas. Apply aflesh-tone pencil along thebottom inner rim.

For sparse brows: Giveyour brows a break and letthem grow in for 3-4 weeks.Use a powder or featherpencil to fill in. A taupe orblonde shade looks best onjust about everyone. Thinbrows are not as attractiveas full-arched brows.

For lashes: Apply a felt-tipliner to the roots of yourlashes to make them lookthicker and denser. Thenline the upper, inner lid byholding lid taut. Finish witha volumizing mascara.

Follow these easy tips andSEE where they’ll get ya!

Buona giornata, and Godbless the United States ofAmerica!

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Read prior weeks’ “AllThat Zazz” columns atwww.allthatzazz.com. Mary isa third-generation cosmetolo-gist and a Massachusetts dis-tributor of Kosmea brand rosehip oil products. She may becontacted at (978) 470-8183 [email protected].

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The Fourth EucharisticCongress of the Archdioceseof Boston was held at SaintLeonard Parish on Fridayand Saturday, April 1st and2nd. Sacred Heart Church,now part of the reconfiguredparish, hosted many of theevents that took place dur-ing the Congress includingHoly Mass celebrated byCardinal Sean O’Malley. Thisyear’s Congress was the big-gest yet with more than 500college students and youngadults attending.

In a weekend filled withmemorable moments, nonewas more meaningful thanthe 24 hour Eucharisticadoration that began on Fri-day evening. Sacred HeartChurch was honored to havefor Eucharistic Adoration, theNorth American Monstrance.It was on November 24,2004, when Pope John PaulII commissioned and blessedsix monstrances which werepresented to six continentsto promote Eucharistic Ado-ration for Vocations Aware-ness worldwide.

A monstrance is the ves-sel used for the exposition ofthe Blessed Sacrament dur-ing Eucharistic Adoration orBenediction. The monstrance

that was designated for NorthAmerica has been handedfrom diocese to diocese in theUnited States and Canada,so far traveling 140,000miles and visiting more than100 cities in the UnitedStates. The monstrance wascarried through the streetsof the North End in a candle-light procession that be-gan at 9:30 at Sacred Heartchurch and ended at SaintLeonard church where Ben-ediction was celebrated.

On Sunday, April 3, theSaint Patrick’s Family Play-ers of Saint Patrick Parishin Watertown performed the

Resurrection Cantata byBryan Jeffery Leech ThePlayers have been perform-ing this beautiful musicalthroughout New England forthe past fifteen years withspecial performances inCalifornia, Italy and Ireland.The Corrigan family hasdirected and performed inthe musical since its incep-tion. The cast of more than50 members volunteer theirperformances as a way ofspreading the wonderfulmessage of Redemption andResurrection contained inthe play. The highlight ofthe play comes at the endwhen in the darkenedchurch candles are lit bymembers of the cast spread-ing to the audience as theysing the haunting, “AlwaysLoving Him”.

The Eucharistic Congressand Resurrection Cantatawere two special events,hosted by Saint LeonardParish, that were both mar-velously uplifting and evoca-tive of the Lenten Season.

Recounting Two Important Parish Events by Bennett Molinari and Richard Molinari

Pope John Paul II withMonstrance.

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by Sal Giarratani

DISCOUNT GROCER ALDIHEADED TO MEDFORDThe German company that

owns Trader Joe’s is rollingout a discount grocery storein Medford this summer.Aldi Foods, which recentlyopened a store in Worcester,already has stores in otherlocations such as Milfordand Raynham. The Medfordstore will occupy the formersite of Toys R Us in Medford’sFellsway Plaza. Some predictit will have some kind ofimpact on Walmart. In theend, consumers win handsdown. More choices meansmore competitive pricing.

COUNTRY WESTERNDINNER DANCE

A country western dinnerdance is being co-hosted bythe Sicilian Association ofGreater Boston and theNorwood Sons of Italy on Sat-urday, May 21 at the NorwoodKnights of Columbus Hallon Nichols Street. Musicalentertainment provided byStan Martin and the HonkyTonk Heroes. Cocktails startat 6:30pm. Dinner and danc-

ing to follow from 7 pm until11:30 p.m.

Tickets can be purchasedfrom Phil Schepis at 508-668-5151. For information,call Maria Marchetti at 781-461-2633.TOO MUCH CELTIC PRIDE

A guy from Revere recentlygot into big trouble at thePro Shop inside TD Garden.Just before a recent Celtics-Bobcats game, he allegedlystarted stuffing Celtics capsinside his jacket. Employeescaught and detained himuntil the cops arrived. It isone thing to have lots ofCeltic pride, but anotherthing to hide it inside yourcoat, isn’t it? He’ll be facingthe judge on this foul shot.PARK TO BE DEDICATED

TO PETER LOONEYOn Saturday, April 30 at

10 am, the Union StreetPlayground by the skatingrink will be officially dedi-cated as “Peter Looney Park.”I see this great honor to agood friend of mine who hasalways dedicated his wakinghours for the betterment of

his neighborhood. The bestthing of all, he is still amongus to see how grateful thecommunity is to him for allhis hard work and effort.

SALESIANSHONEY HAM TIME

The Salesian Boys & GirlsClub of East Boston will behosting a two-day promotionwith Honey Baked Ham onApril 13-14 from 4 p.m. until6:30 p.m. There will be giftcards available and creditcards are welcome. Half of allthe sales will go to the Club.Sounds perfect with Eastercoming up on April 24th.

OOPSNORTH END REUNION

SET FOR SEPTEMBER 22A North End Reunion with

music from the ’50s and’60s will take place on Sep-tember 22 at Spinelli ’s inLynnfield. It sounds like agreat time with dinner,dancing and old friends fromthe old neighborhood. Formore information, contactLolly Ciampa at 781-938-9254 or Ro-Ro DeMarco at781-284-5945.

Once again North End Against Drugs is announcingour 2011 Raymond & Michelina Costa ScholarshipProgram. The program is open to all North End boys andgirls attending a fee based school. Scholarships are givenout in three categories: K to 8, High School and College.Forms will be available at the Nazzaro Center or at the NorthEnd branch Library. If you would like an electronic copye-mailed to you, please send an e-mail to John Romano [email protected].

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As usual my human com-panion is always readinganything that has to do withdogs so I am hoping my ar-ticle will be helpful to mypooch friends and their hu-man companions. Providingeffective leadership yourdog will look to you to providehim or her with effectiveleadership. Being a goodleader means proving yourdog with structure and guid-ance. You may think thatroutine is boring, but ithelps your dog understandhis or her world, be calm andstay out of trouble. Here area few suggestions:

1. When interactingwith your dog be kind andconsistent.

2. Teach your dog to con-trol his or her mouth. If he/she mouths or nips you, re-act with a stern “no biting!”This will teach him/her thatyou are not another dog andhe/she needs to treat youdifferently.

3. Have him/her “sit” or“down” before you give him/her anything he/she wants,from petting to tossinga toy. When he/she respondsto you before you respondhe/she will start to lookto you to set the rules,while at the same timegetting in daily trainingpractice.

4. Gently handle your dog’sears, mouth and paws so he/she learns to accept this.Start when he/she is veryyoung and for brief periodsof time. Remain playfulduring these exercises,make a game out of them.Praise him/her and rewardhim/her with treats. Theexercises are easy withmost dogs but if your dogreally struggles or getsupset, consult your veteri-narian or seek assistancefrom a qualified dog traineras soon as possible.

5. Use different tones ofvoice to communicate differ-

ent messages. A higher thannormal pitch is exciting andplayful and perfect for praise.A normal tone-direct andconfident is your commandtone. A lowered voice comesacross as a warning becauseyour dog associates it with agrowl. With practice, yourdog can learn to understandyour mood through yourtone of voice.

6. Remember that dogslearn through practice andrepetition. Be patient!

7. If you do these thingsconsistently, your dog willdevelop into a friendly, wellbalanced and well manneredcanine.

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favor. If it went by merit, youwould stay out and your dogwould go in.

When did you devour yourfirst pupusa? Whether it waslast week or on your thirdbirthday, the leaders of theCommunity Food WorkshopSeries want to know. Follow-ing up last month’s success-ful “Power of Local” workshop,this month’s theme will turntowards how food affects ouremotions and health. The“Stir a Memory” workshop,happening Thursday, April 7at the Harborside Adult Edu-cation Center, will include a“food memory postcard”making activity and ahealthy pupusa cookingdemonstration – and ofcourse, lots of pupusa eat-ing!

Held on the first Thursdaynight of each month atHarborside Adult EducationCenter, the CommunityFood Workshop Series are anopportunity for discussionabout food system issues re-lating directly to East Bostonand will provide opportuni-ties for participants to getinvolved in urban gardeningand public health initia-

Food, Art and Health:Community Food Workshops Kick Off Growing Season in Eastie!

tives. Future topics include“Food Justice 101”, and “Con-tainer Gardening”.

Led by community mem-bers, the workshops are opento all and promise to be anengaging mix of hands-oneducation and fun! Stir aMemory will engage partici-pants in artistically express-ing a favorite food-relatedmemory and explore the cul-tural link between food andgood health. “Food is such animportant part of commu-nity, and East Boston is noexception,” said Cait VanDamm, co-coordinator of theCommunity Food WorkshopSeries. “We hope theseevents will allow us all tocome together, be inspiredand learn something new –and yummy!”

The series is sponsored byHealthy on the Block/Saludable en tu Tienda, anEast Boston NeighborhoodHealth Center and BostonPublic Health Commissioninitiative to increase accessto fresh produce and wholegrains in corner stores. For

more information regardingthe Healthy on the Block/Saludable en tu tiendaproject or the CommunityFood Workshop Series, con-tact Cait Van Damm at 617-568-4028 [email protected].

Dates and workshop de-scriptions are listed below:

• April 7 – Stir a Memory:explore the artistic and emo-tional connection betweenculture, health, and food!Local artist Krina Patel willbe facilitating a publicrecipe art project. Cookingdemonstrations and gameswill also add to the fun!

• April 21 - Food Justice 101and more: explore how differ-ent social circumstances of-ten dictate health throughfood, and fun ways to help fixthis problem!

• May 5 – Container Garden-ing and Seed Starting!: com-munity leaders will delveinto the basics of how to getgrowing in your own back-yard and provide a source offood, community, health andfun!

East Boston Main Streets held electionson Thursday March 31, 2011 and added fivenew volunteer board members. Joining theboard is resident and local realtor PhillipGutowski, resident and the Director ofGovernment and Community Affairs forTrans Metro Media, David Halbert, residentand Linguistic Specialist Marika Horsky,resident and owner of Tummy Toys,Melissa Tyler and last but certainly notleast Mr. Albert” Buddy” Mangini who is along-time fixture and active volunteer inEast Boston. Three current members werereelected to the board; Dino Manca fromRapino’s Memorial Home, Michael Moscone,Promotion Committee Chair, from EastBoston Savings Bank and James Gleason,local resident, architect and Design Com-

mittee Chair. East Boston Main Streetswould like to congratulate these wonderfulvolunteers for joining the board. We wouldalso like to thank them for their service toEast Boston and look forward to their helpwith our mission.

The East Boston Main Street board ofdirectors is made up of volunteer busi-ness owners, property owners and residentswho serve the community for a two-yearterm. Other volunteers too numerous tomention work on Main Street committeesand help with various initiatives and eventsduring the year. For further informationregarding East Boston Main Streetsevents or membership, please visit thewebsite at www.ebmainstreets.com [email protected]

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Many of us are familiarwith chocolate. We knowit comes in many vari-eties, milk chocolate, darkchocolate, white chocolate,semisweet chocolate, bitterchocolate, organic chocolateand even gourmet chocolate.It comes in many shapessuch as Hershey bars,Hershey kisses, M&M’s, andin so many other formsand covering so many otherdelicious treats, even anEaster bunny and a SantaClaus that so many childrenenjoy during the holidayseasons. And who hasn’tenjoyed a chocolate cakewith chocolate frosting?. Itmay be surprising to knowthat in 2001 Americans ate7 billion pounds of candyat a cost of approximately$1.9 billion for Easter, atHalloween nearly $2 billion,at Christmas $1.4 billionand at Valentine’s Day alittle over $1 billion. Nowthat is a lot of Chocolatetreats plus other goodies.

But what do we know ofchocolate? Well, chocolatehas been around for quite awhile. The earliest knowndrinkers of chocolate werethe ancient Maya andMesoamerican Aztecs.Before it became the sweetcandy and drink that we areall familiar with, it was adrink that was spicy, madefrom cacao seeds thatwere ground into a pasteand when mixed with waterand chili peppers andother ingredients made a“frothy bitter drink.” Weknow this because anthro-pologists discovered choco-late in “glyphs” (Maya Hiero-glyphics). Cocoa comes froma seed that is grown on acacao tree. It was so valuedthat many Mayan homeshad cocoa trees planted near

their homes. Cocoa wasvalued so highly that it wasalso used as money andtraded with others such asthe Aztecs.

In the 1500s Spain’s desireto increase its wealthled its explorers to theconquest of the Aztecs andan introduction to chocolate.Chocolate was so highlyvalued that when Cortezdefeated Montezuma in 1519and went in to search hispalace for the Aztec treasureof gold and silver, they onlycame across huge amountsof Cocoa beans.

To make the drinkmore palatable the Spanishadded vanilla and sugar tothe grinding of the beans. InSpain chocolate was veryexpensive and as a resultwas only available to thosewho were very wealthy.Spain and Portugal wereable to keep the secretof making the chocolatedrink for 100 years andthen it spread throughoutthe European countries ofFrance, Germany, SpainNetherlands and Italy, andalso to England. The drinkbecame so popular thatsoon “chocolate cafes” wereopened up and were usedfor social gatherings muchlike today’s Starbucks.

Dr. Joseph Fry of Bristol,England in 1795 developeda steam engine for grind-ing cocoa beans. He wasable to manufacture choco-late on a production scale.Then in 1847 The JosephFry and Son ChocolateCompany found “a way tomix some of the cocoabutter back into the“Dutched” (Dutching was aprocess invented by ConradVan Houten that squeezedout some of the cocoa but-ter to give the beverage asmoother consistency) choc-olate, and added sugar, cre-ating a paste that could bemolded. The result was thefirst modern chocolate bar”.

Soon many countriesbegan to produce chocolatein many forms. Verydelicious chocolates can befound in Italy, Germany,France, Austria and probablythe best known for choc-

olates, Belgium. The devel-opment of chocolates foreating was first introducedat an exhibition in 1859 atBingley Hall, in Birm-ingham, England by JosephFry and Son and CadburyBrothers. And what wouldValentine’s Day be withouta heart shaped box ofchocolates for your sweetiethat was first marketed byRichard Cadbury.

One of the most wellknown chocolate companiesin Naples, Italy is Gay-Odin.They, Isidoro Odin, a Swiss,and his wife Onorina Gay, in1894 began experimentingwith different varieties ofchocolate recipes and theproduction of chocolatecandy. In 1922 they openedtheir first store in Naplesand many more followed.They are a major supplierof sweets to the manyNeapolitan cafes. A must tryon the next visit to Italy.

I would like to close witha few other memorablechocolate events:

“1851 Prince Albert’sExposition in London was thefirst time that Americanswere introduced to bonbons,chocolate creams, handcandies (called “boiledsweets”), and caramels.”

“In 1876 Daniel Peterand Henri Nestlé joinedtogether to form the NestléCompany.”

“In 1897 he first knownpublished recipe for choc-olate brownies appearedin the Sears and Roebuckcatalogue.”

And finally a local flavorof chocolate, “In 1765chocolate was introduced tothe United States whenIrish chocolate-maker JohnHanan imported cocoa beansfrom the West Indies intoDorchester, Massachusetts,to refine them with the helpof American Dr. JamesBaker. The pair soon afterbuilt America’s first choco-late mill and by 1780, themill was making the famousBAKER’S® Chocolate.

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“As a lifelong resident ofBoston, it is truly an honorto have this opportunity towork with Mayor Menino,the BRA staff, and the Bos-ton community to shape thefuture of our great city,”Meade said. “Boston is aplace of great history thathas continued to thrive as aninnovative 21st century city.I look forward to working to-gether to build a prosperoushome for the residents,families and businesses ofBoston.”

Meade has held numerousleadership positions in grow-ing sectors of our economy.Prior to leading the develop-ment of the Kennedy Insti-tute, he was the ExecutiveVice President of Blue CrossBlue Shield of Massachu-setts. Meade was part of theleadership team that trans-formed Blue Cross BlueShield into a health insur-ance powerhouse with out-standing profits and a com-mitment to community.Meade played a significantrole in keeping the BlueCross Blue Shield headquar-ters in the city of Boston. AsPresident and CEO of theNew England Council, Meaderedirected the strugglingorganization’s managementand made it the “go to” orga-nization representing ourregion’s economic wellbeingand business interests inWashington, DC. As theChairman of The Rose Fitz-gerald Kennedy GreenwayConservancy, he helpedusher in a new model forsustainable leadership and

community cooperation thatwill be the model of successof the Greenway for genera-tions to come. As Chair ofthe Emerson College Boardof Trustees, Meade hasplayed a pivotal role in mov-ing Emerson College fromthe Back Bay to the theaterdistrict, helping to transforman important part of down-town Boston.

Beyond his many profes-sional accomplishments Pe-ter Meade has been recog-nized for his compassion,commitment and influencein Boston and throughoutthe region.

Over the next severalyears the BRA will focus onthe economic developmenttaking place at the “inter-sections”. Universities areworking to transfer ideas tobusinesses. Business sec-tors are collaborating asnever before in cities. Andcities are crossing regionaland national boundaries tobuild economic clusters andnetworks. Meade has a life-time of experience at theseintersections and is well po-sitioned to foster productiveconnections across Bostonand beyond city borders.

These multi-sector ap-proaches will unfold in manyof the BRA’s major upcomingprojects – including the re-development of DudleySquare, where the city is fo-cusing on public-privatepartnerships; the InnovationDistrict on the waterfront,where open collaboration isbecoming commonplace; andin new job training and cre-ation efforts to match theevolving economy.

• Peter Meade New BRA Chief (Continued from Page 1)

Pat Barrasso, 96, of the North End, stands in front of asnow bank outside his apartment building on BaldwinStreet. Pat said that he hasn’t seen so much snow in along time and this winter was a winter to remember. Heis looking forward to warmer weather.

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Congratulations are inorder to Greater Boston’sone-and-only “First Lady ofFashion,” Yolanda.

We understand that thelovely “Queen of Glamour”was recently enthusiasti-cally welcomed as a personalshopping consultant at theNeiman Marcus NatickCollection during a festive

luncheon fashion show.Showcased were elegant

special-occasion gowns inboth cocktail and eveninglooks from designers suchas Escada, St. John, Armani,Badgley Mischka, MarchesaCouture, Teri Jon, CarmenMarc Vavlo, and more.

A huge success, it was agrand time and fully sub-

scribed. So if you weren’table to attend, Yolanda prom-ises that there will be manymore fashionable events!We’ll be sure to keep our “So-cially Set” readers informed.

……. We were delighted tolearn that former Bostonresident Angelique O’Neil,principal at Angelique O’NeilEnterprises/AOE in NewYork, handles branding andpartnership marketing forthe Emmy Award-winningactress Archie Panjabi ofCBS’ hit drama “The GoodWife.” The fashion divisionof AOE also handles Ms.Panjabi’s styling for publicevents, red carpet appear-ances and award shows.

Angelique coordinated therecent appearance of Ms.Panjabi as the “Artist InResidence” at Harvard Uni-versity. The program wassponsored by the Office forthe Arts, The Harvard Foun-dation for Intercultural andRace Relations and TheOffice of the Assistant to thePresident-Chief DiversityOfficer.

The highlight of Panjabi’sHarvard visit was an open-to-the-public session in

which students, in anActor’s Studio-style format,interviewed the televisionand movie star in front of a“live” audience in the NewCollege Theatre, Cambridge.

“We are honored andpleased to bring an actor ofArchie Panjabi’s caliber toHarvard University,” saidJack Megan, Director, Officefor the Arts at Harvard.“Students gain enormousinsight into the creativeprocess when interactingwith professional artists,and Ms. Panjabi’s work infilm and television —coupled with her involve-ment in philanthropic and

First Lady of Fashion, Yolanda, third from left, poses with models from Maggie Inc.,left to right, Lauren, Meghan, (Yolanda), Katlyn, Linda Cole, and Nikki wearing eveningwear from Nieman Marcus. (Post-Gazette photo)

Dr. S. Allen Counter, Director of the Harvard Foundationfor Intercultural and Race Relations, welcomes actressArchie Panjabi to Harvard University.

(Photo courtesy of The Harvard Foundation)

humanitarian causes—[was] an invaluable learningexperience.”

“The students and facultyof the Harvard Foundationare honored to have Ms.Panjabi come to HarvardUniversity where her workin the film and televisionart is greatly admired andrespected. The opportunityfor Ms. Panjabi to share herartistic and cultural experi-ence and philosophy withour students is invaluable,”added Dr. S. Allen Counter,Director, the Harvard Foun-dation and Professor of Neu-robiology, Harvard MedicalSchool.

“As a child, I had twoambitions; attend Univer-sity and become an actress.In this Harvard invitation,both aspirations have cometogether in an incrediblylovely full circle moment.It’s my hope sharing thejourney and the work will insome way help studentsignite dreams of their own,”Panjabi said.

In her trademark highheeled, knee-high leatherboots, Panjabi’s characteron “The Good Wife” has allAmerica talking. WhilePanjabi’s rising star took ahuge leap when she won theBest Supporting ActressEmmy Award for her Kalindarole, many more of her fansknow her for her portrayal ofPinky Bhamra in “Bend ItLike Beckham.”

She also received enor-

Television and movieactress Archie Panjabiresponds to a question froma Harvard student duringthe Actor’s Studio-styleformat interview.

(Photo courtesy ofThe Harvard Foundation)

Diana McVey, SopranoRay Bauwens, Tenor

Italian Night at theOpera

Thursday, May 19, 2011Westin Hotel

70 Third Avenue - Waltham, Massachusetts

Join us for a memorable evening complete with a full-course Italian Dinner

and wonderful music by great Italian composers

Celebrating the works of

Vincenzo Bellini

Eduardo di Capua - Pietro Mascagni

Amilcare Ponchielli - Giacomo Puccini

Gioachino Rossini - Giuseppe Verdi

FEATURING SOLOISTS

Cocktails 6:00 pm - Dinner and Concert 7:00 pm

$70 per person - $650 table of ten

To purchase tickets, sponsor this special event or for moreinformation, visit www.wphil.org

or call Sally Collura at: 781-838-1130


COUNTRY STRONG(Blu-ray+DVD)

Sony Pictures Home Ent.Soon after a rising young

singer-songwriter (GarrettHedlund) gets involved witha fallen, emotionally un-stable country star (GwynethPaltrow), the pair embark ona career resurrection tourhelmed by her husband/manager (Tim McGraw) andfeaturing a beauty queen-turned-singer (LeightonMeester). Between concerts,romantic entanglementsand old demons threaten toderail them all. Bonus ma-terial includes music videosand more. (1 hr. 57 mins.)

SARAH SILVERMAN INWHO’S THE CABOOSE

(DVD)Flatiron

A film crew making adocumentary on a rarefatal disease among thehomeless stops for a drink atan underground comedyclub. They decide to turnthe attention of their film tothe hot and funny stand-upcomedian Susan (SarahSilverman) who is leavingNew York for L.A. to land apart in a TV show, unbe-knownst to her boyfriendMax (Sam Seder). Max chasesafter her in hopes of bring-ing her back to the “morepure” New York scene. AsSusan suffers the indigni-ties and compromises thather manager (Andy Dick)hopes will make her a star,fate deals Max a winninghand in entertainmentlawyer Ken Fold (H. Jon Ben-jamin). (1 hr. 34 mins.)AFTER DARK ORIGINALS:HUSK and PROWL (DVD)

LionsgateFrom the creators of After

Dark Horrorfest series, cometwo all new original filmsthat will make fans tremblein fear. HUSK: When a mur-der of crows smashes intotheir car windshield, a groupof young friends are forced toabandon the vehicle, leav-ing them stranded beside adesolate cornfield. Hiddendeep within the cornfieldthey find a crumbling farm-house — but they soon dis-cover that instead of a sanc-tuary, the house is actuallythe center of a terrifyingsupernatural ritual thatthey are about to become apart of. (1 hr. 23 mins.)

PROWL: Amber dreams ofescaping her small-townexistence in the big city.When their transportationbreaks down, she and herfriends gratefully accept aride in the back of a semi.But when the driver refusesto stop and they discover thecargo is hundreds of cartonsof blood, they panic. Theirpanic turns to terror whenthe truck disgorges them intoa dark, abandoned ware-house where bloodthirstycreatures learn to hunthuman prey — which, thefriends realize is what theyare now. (1 hr. 24 mins.)

MAD MEN:SEASON FOUR (4-DVD)

LionsgateSeason Four of Emmy-

winning Mad Men returnsfor a new year, rife withpossibilities. Last season,fans were stunned with itscliff hanger finale, as DonDraper’s professional andpersonal lives unexpectedlyimploded. In season four,Jon Hamm and the rest ofthe breakout ensemblecontinue to captivate theiraudience as they grapplewith an uncertain newreality. Enjoy all 13 episodesfrom the fourth seasonon this 4-disc set. (10 hrs.11 mins.)

WILD WORDS ANDOUTDOOR ADVENTURES

(DVD)Warner Home Video

Join your Sesame Streetfriends for outdoor adven-tures full of rich sciencevocabulary. Play alongwith Elmo in CamouflageCarla’s ‘Challenge,” in arace against time. The ad-ventures continue whenFreddy Flapman convincesBig Bird to move to a newhabitat. Finally, when thereis a porridge shortage on theStreet, the Three Bearsdecide to hibernate. Celeb-rity guests and lots of fun.(54 mins.)

SCREAM TRILOGY(Blu-ray)

LionsgateScream 4 arrives in the-

aters April 15, timed tocoincide with the Screamtrilogy release on Blu-ray forthe first time. SCREAM: Aftera series of mysterious deathsbefalls their small town, anoffbeat group of friends ledby Sidney Prescott (NeveCampbell) become the tar-get of a masked killer inthis frightening thriller thattouched off the franchisethat defines horror. (1 hr.51 mins.) SCREAM 2: Away atcollege, Sidney Prescott(Campbell) thought she’sfinally put the shockingmurders that shattered herlife behind her … until acopy-cat killer begins actingout a real-life sequel. Now,as history repeats itself, am-bitious reporter Gale Weath-ers (Courtney Cox), deputyDewey (David Arquette) andother Scream survivors findthemselves trapped in a ter-rifying clever plot line whereno one is safe - or beyondsuspicion in this frighten-ing sequel. (2 hrs.) SCREAM3: While Sidney Prescott(Campbell) lives in safelyguarded seclusion, bodiesbegin dropping around aHollywood set, the latestmovie based on the grue-some Woodsboro killings.The escalating terror finallybrings Sidney out of hiding,drawing her and the othersurvivors once again into aninsidious game of horrormovie madness. Entertain-ing, and full of suspense!(1 hr. 57 mins.)


would be reducing its role inthis Libyan operation byhanding over the mess toNATO. However, isn’t NATOreally actually us as in U.S.military, U.S. jet fighters?Etc., etc, etc.?

The president however in-sisted the mission shouldnot be about ousting Khadafy.President Obama stated hewould seek that goal throughnon-military means. What-ever that means, huh? Hesaid if we tried to kick himout of power, the broad coa-lition would fall about andGod forbid that happen. Keepthe coalition intact by allmeans. By the way, did hemention the price tag of$600 billion weekly? I don’tthink so.

Reaction to the speechwas quick and critical. USRepresentative Mike Capu-ano (D-Somerville) said, “Howdo you win if you don’t knowwhat the objective is?” USSpeaker of the House JohnBoehner added, “Nine daysinto this military interven-tion, Americans still have noanswer to the fundamentalquestion: What does successin Libya look like?”

President Obama did agreat job with his Clinton-esque sidestep but PresidentBill Clinton actually made itall look believable. This guycan’t do that no matter howgood a talker he thinks heis.

I Almost Forgot Aboutthat College Kid in TexasA few weeks back while

driving south inside the TipO’Neill Hole in the Ground, Iwas listening to Jay Severinon my car radio and he wasspeaking about some would-be-terrorist who was a stu-dent down in Texas wholuckily got caught before heallegedly could do any blow-ing up of anything. On March28, he stood in shacklesbefore U.S. Magistrate JudgeNancy Koenig at the federalcourthouse in Lubbock,Texas. He now has a trialdate of May 2. If convicted ofattempted use of a weaponof mass destruction, hefaces up to life in prison.

According to news reportsthis college student fromSaudi Arabia was planningon blowing up things inNew York City and also theDallas home of former Presi-dent George W. Bush.

Did You Know?Thanks to a column by

Ralph R. Reiland, an associ-ate professor of economics atRobert Morris University inPittsburgh in a recent issueof Investor’s Business Daily, Idiscovered that every timethe price of gas at the pumpsgoes up a dime, it means$5 billion taken from thepockets of American con-sumers in a year’s time.When gasoline goes up, jobgrowth goes down, moreunemployment, more infla-tion and lower real incomeincreases. In 1985, the U.S.imported 25 percent of itsoil. In 2011, we import 61percent of it.

Recently, President Obamamet with the Brazilian presi-dent to permit Brazil to deepsea drilling in the Gulf ofMexico. The permit wasgiven to Petrobras, the state-run oil company. In thefuture, I am sure we willbe importing Brazilian oil,too, thanks to this latestdeal. Meanwhile, our gov-ernment treats our ownU.S. oil companies like theenemy within. I personallywould be in favor of moredomestic oil, not foreign oildug up in the Gulf of Mexicowith our blessing.

Shades ofCharles DeGaulle?

It has been more than 50years since we’ve seenFrance as a world leader. Notsince the day of PresidentCharles DeGaulle hasFrance stepped up to homeplate looking to hit a homerun on the world stage. Kudosto President Nicolas Sarkozyfor pinch hitting for a totallyineffective U.S. presidentwhen it comes to the Libyacrisis! Forget PresidentObama in the Oval Officeand start looking inside thePalais de I’Eysee. Sarkozylooks like Inspector Calla-han from “Dirty Harry” whenit comes to understandingeffective Libyan strategy.President Obama alreadybogged down by two warsagainst the Muslim worldisn’t looking for a third frontto fight.

However, Sarkozy seesclearly that France’s na-tional security and thesecurity of the world commu-nity is tied not only to sav-ing Libya’s rebel forces, butactually both siding with

• News Briefs (Continued from Page 1)them in a strategy geared toremoving the 42-year reignof President MoammarKhadafy. Simply enforcing ano-fly zone will not beenough if this despot is stillin power when all the dustsettles.

When Sarkozy says,“France has decided to as-sume its role, its role beforehistory,” I find those wordsmusic to my ears. It is abouttime for the United States toretire from its job as theworld’s policeman. We’vebeen burned too often. Iwonder how Sarkozy feelsabout sending his copsinto Iraq and Afghanistantoo!

Sounds Like End-RunAround Bill of Rights

to MeI just heard that Demo-

crats in the U.S. Househave introduced legislationwhich probably violates theU.S. Constitution. The bill,if made law, would takeaway the right to own agun if you were arrested ona gun charge. Not if you’reconvicted, mind you, but ifyou’re just arrested. Even ifthe charges are dropped ornever go to court, you’ve lostyour Second Amendmentright “to keep and beararms.”

Democrats and liberalsare of the mindset that gunownership is a government-given right, but it isn’t. TheBill of Rights contains allthe rights individuals haveas a birthright prior to thecreation of a government.The Bill of Rights doesn’tgive us rights; it enumer-ates that which the govern-ment cannot strip us of.Government has the abilityto create restrictions likegun registration, keep themout of the hands of minorsor not allowing us to mounta machine gun on ourF-150. However, the rightto keep and bear armsis an inherent right likethe right of free speech.

Hey, as an aside. Do liber-als wonder what would behappening in Libya right rowif the rebels had no guns?Nothing would be happeningand a 40-year despot wouldbe quite secure in his pal-ace. That is why our Revo-lutionary forefathers listedthe Second Amendment asa birthright.

• Joanne Bonura (Continued from Page 2)prompted me to finally dosomething”. She feels thatparking meters on thebeach will cause hardship toresidents and voters who livealong the beach boulevard.Bonura added, “It is myintention to bring petitionsto the State House when thisproposal is brought beforethe legislature for hearing.Rumors within the cityplague Mr. Powers, and thereis a ripple of discomfort inthe level of trust voters havefor their Ward 5 Councillor.The recent Home Rule Peti-tion that Mr. Powers wentalong with, with some of hisCity Hall Councillors with-out the slightest concern asto how it would affect hisWard is totally disrespect-ful,” she concluded.

Ms. Bonura is in support ofcasino gambling only withthe proper planning. “How-

ever, proposed gambling leg-islation at the State leveland the start up work on theWonderland Station Revital-ization Project places Re-vere at the crossroads of afuture which may bringmany changes to city demo-graphics. This heralds avery important time for CityGovernment in Revere be-cause the decisions wemake now will decide thequality of our city as a wholefor the future,” she stressed.Bonura promised she willwork on legislation to helpreduce real estate tax bur-dens on homeowners bybringing new concepts andideas on how to lure newbusiness into Revere.

Ms. Bonura is a graduateof Lynn High School, andenrolled in various businesscourses that include book-keeping, and executive ad-

ministrative college coursestudies at Marion Court Sec-retarial (Swampscott);Burdett College (Lynn Cam-pus); and Salem State Col-lege.

Ms. Bonura has had strongcommunity involvement formany years. She is wellversed on Municipal Govern-ment. Serving as Presidentfor the League of Women’sVoters in Saugus for severalyears. Born in Lynn, she re-sided in Swampscott andSaugus before making Re-vere her final home.

“The time has come for Mr.Powers to be held account-able and that is the primaryreason for my candidacy,”she reiterated.

To learn more aboutJoanne Bonura or to helpwith her campaign pleasecall 781-289-8986 or [email protected].


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ITALIAN RADIO PROGRAMS“The Sicilian Corner” 11:00AM to

1:00PM every Friday with host TomZappala and Mike Lomazzo and “TheItalian Show” w/Nunzio DiMarcaevery Sunday from 10AM to 1PMwww.1110wccmam.com.

“Italia Oggi” Sundays 1PM to 2PMwith host Andrea Urdi 1460 AMwww.1460WXBR.com.

“Dolce Vita Radio” DJ RoccoMesiti 11AM-1PM Sundays 90.7 FMor online www.djrocco.com.

“The Nick Franciosa Show” EverySunday at 12 Noon to 3PM on radiostations WLYN 1360 AM and WAZN1470 AM.

“Guido Oliva Italian Hour”8AM - 9AM every Sunday onWSRO 650 AM in Framinghamand online at www.wsro.com.

“Don Giovanni Show” Saturdaymornings from 6AM-8AM and Sundayevenings 5PM-7PM on 950 AM WROL.www.dongiovannishow.com.

“Tony’s Place” on MusicAmericaWPLM FM 99.1 - Every Sunday nightfrom 9 to 10pm on MusicAmerica hostRon Della Chiesa presents Tony'sPlace on WPLM FM Easy 99.1. Duringthe hour Ron will feature recordingsby his good friend Tony Bennett.You'll hear all your Bennett favoritesfrom his early hits to his latest Grammywinners. www.MusicNotNoise.com

“Radio Italia Unita” - Every Thurs-day from 2-3PM on www.zumix.org/radio or Itunes, college radio click onZumix. For more information log ontowww.italiaunita.org

PARAMOUNT THEATER560 Washington St., Boston MA

COMPAGNIA TPO TO LIGHT UPBOSTON WITH ‘FARFALLE’ - May10-15, 2011. Italy will be representedin this year’s Celebrity Series ofBoston by Compagnia TPO’s Farfalle(Butterflies), described as “visualtheatre of the senses, an immersiveexperience that brings togethertheatre and contemporary art andcreates an innovative, magical rela-tionship between children and per-formers.” The event is co-presentedby ArtsEmerson. The technologicalcenterpiece of the show is the CCCor “Children Cheering Carpet,” a spe-cial sensor-covered mat which inter-acts with dancers and the audiencein real, enchanted time. The won-drous, other-worldly “sensory gar-dens” of Farfalle, take audiences ona magnificent journey through a lit-eral and symbolic story of a butterfly’slife cycle. In Butterflies the audienceis immersed in the many folds of thislife, “told” by two dancers moving in-side a sensitive environment made ofmusic and digital images. With But-terflies TPO continues its experi-ments in the expressive potential aris-ing from the use of new digital lan-guages (computer graphics/interac-tive technologies) associated withdance, music and movement. In thiswork the company has a sound/im-age interactive system based on Max/Msp software with Jitter. This systemmakes use of various types of sen-sors, which interact with the move-ments of the dancers and the publicin real time. For tickets log ontowww.artsemerson.org.

THE LYRIC STAGE COMPANYOF BOSTON140 Clarendon St., Boston, MA

BROKE-OLOGY FAMILY AT ACROSSROADS - Now through April23, 2011. A stirring portrait of aninner-city African-American family’sdefining moments, Jackson’s writingcontains “so much verve and pathosthat passages...practically sing”(Variety). As they long for simplertimes, tension builds between twobrothers as their conflicting interestschurn into a surprising outcome.“Jackson’s characters love, laugh,dance, and argue in a way that honorstheir bittersweet survival.” (The NewYorker)

ANIMAL CRACKERS MADCAPMUSICAL MAYHEM! - May 6 -June 4, 2011. Hilarity ensues in thisclassic Marx Brothers musical whenMrs. Rittenhouse’s swanky houseparty honoring the African explorerCaptain Spaulding is interrupted bythe pilfering of a prominent painting.Screwball antics arise as the guestssearch for the thief, resulting in this“uproarious slapstick comedy” (NewYork Times). Visit www.lyricstage.comor call 617-585-5678 for tickets.

ARTSTHE PEABODY ESSEX MUSEUM161 Essex Street, Salem, MA

PERFECT IMBALANCE, EXPLOR-ING CHINESE AESTHETICS - Nowthrough December 31, 2011. Chineseculture is diverse, longstanding andever-changing. Yet common tiesunite. Objects included reveal keyaesthetic clues that define the art ofChina, and distinguish it from artproduced by neighboring regions, orart made in China for the exportmarket.

ITALIAN EVENTS & PROGRAMS

THEATER

Special EventsSPINELLI’S FUNCTION FACILITYROUTE ONE SOUTH, LYNNFIELD, MA

NORTH END REUNION - Thurs-day, September 22, 2011 at 6PM. Joinyour friends who grew up in theNorth End for fun times and memo-ries. Dinner and dancing to the musicfrom the 50’s and 60’s. Contact LollyCiampa at 781-938-9254 or RoRoDeMarco at 781-284-5945. Seating islimited.

PAUL REVERE HOUSENorth Square, Boston

A VISIT WITH PAUL REVERE -Saturday, April 16; 1:00-4:00. On the236th anniversary of Revere’s famousride, David Connor brings Boston’s fa-vorite patriot vividly to life in the mu-seum courtyard. Ask him about thedetails of his midnight ride, inquireabout his 16 children, or engage himin conversation about his activitiesas a member of the Sons of Liberty.

BOOK SIGNING: MIDNIGHTRIDE, INDUSTRIAL DAWN - Sun-day, April 17; 1:00-3:00 - RobertMartello’s new book highlights PaulRevere’s continuously evolving careeras an example of society’s transitionfrom a craft to an industrial economy.The author, whose early research wasfunded in part by the Paul RevereMemorial Association, and who is nowa professor at Olin College of Engi-neering will discuss his researchprocess and findings. Books will beavailable for sale.

MIDNIGHT RIDE STORYTELLINGPROGRAM - Tuesday, April 19; 12:00-1:30, Wednesday, April 20; 3:00-4:30,and Thursday, April 21; 10:00–11:30Find out what really happened onPaul Revere’s ride! Watch a short slideprogram that separates the facts fromthe myths, then retrace Revere’sroute from his home to the banks ofthe Charles River. Participants donhats and carry props as they go, tak-ing on the roles of Paul and RachelRevere, their children, British sol-diers, rowers, John Hancock, andSamuel Adams. Reservations are

MUSICWILBUR THEATRE

246 TREMONT ST., BOSTON, MAFRANKIE VALLI & THE FOUR

SEASONS - May 4, 5 and 6, 2011 at8:00 PM. Frankie Valli — A trueAmerican pop music icon. Hisincredible career as a solo artist andwith the Four Seasons has produced19 top ten hits and sold over 100 mil-lion records world wide. He wasinducted into the Rock and RollHall of Fame in 1990 and namedlongevity champ of the rock era byBillboard Magazine.

“BADFISH, A TRIBUTE TO SUB-LIME” WITH SPECIAL GUESTS:SCOTTY DON’T, FORGETFULJONES & DUBBEST - Friday,April 29, 2011 at 8:00. The phenom-enon known as Sublime, arguably themost energetic, original and uniquelyeclectic band to emerge from anyscene, anywhere, ended with theuntimely death of lead singer, gui-tarist and songwriter Brad Nowell inMay of 1996. But encompassing thesense of place and purpose long as-sociated with Sublime’s music,Badfish, a Tribute to Sublime con-tinues to channel the spirit of Sub-lime with a fury not felt for some time.What separates Badfish from othertribute bands is that they have repli-

cated Sublime’s essence, developinga scene and dedicated following mostcommonly reserved for label-driven,mainstream acts. Badfish make theirmark on the audience by playing withthe spirit of Sublime. They perform notas Sublime would have, or did, but asBadfish does.

THE DAN BAND - Saturday,April 30, 2011 at 7:00PM and 10:00 PMIt’s hard to stand out in today’s crowdof pop divas, but Dan Finnerty ismaking himself heard. Start with theobvious fact that he’s a man, thenadd that he belts out covers of girlanthems, from Donna Summer’s “HotStuff to Britney Spears’s “Slave 4 U,”and smears obscenities over the lyrics.As comedy, maybe even as pop — itworks. Finnerty, with his group TheDan Band have become one of thehottest, weirdest club acts. For moreinfo log onto www.thewilbur.com orcall 1-800-745-3000.

TD GARDENCauseway St., Boston, MA

JOSH GROBAN - July 26, 2011. OnValentine’s Day, Josh Groban thrilledfans by announcing the launch of his2011 World Tour. Now, the multi-plati-num recording artist has announcedthe North American tour dates andticket on-sale dates for the “StraightTo You” Tour, which visits cities acrossthe U.S. This is Groban’s first full-scaleglobal arena tour since 2007, whenthe internationally renowned singerand songwriter hit the road for hishugely successful, sold-out 81-cityAwake World Tour. The “Straight ToYou” Tour will bring the feel of a the-ater experience to an arena settingthrough stage design, lighting, andprojection, as well as through thespontaneity and interactivity Grobandelighted his fans with during lastyear’s “Before We Begin” shows. As aresult, for the “Straight To You” shows,Groban will continue to interact withaudiences and perform favorites fromhis best-selling albums, including hisself-titled debut, Closer, and Awake,as well as songs from Illuminations.Released by 143/Reprise Records onNovember 15th, Illuminations debutedat No. 4 on Billboard’s Top 200 chart(Groban’s fourth consecutive Top 5chart bow), selling 191,337 units inits first week. Entertainment Weeklydeclared that “Illuminations mightbe Groban’s handsomest effort yet.”USA Today raved: “Illuminations yieldsglowing music. Sturdy, deeply per-sonal statements, brimming withpoignancy.” The New York Times alsopraised the album, saying it “show-cases Groban’s songwriting” and“reflects the conviction that gallantrycan also be pensive and uncer-tain.” Call 800-745-3000 or log ontowww.ticketmaster.com for tickets.

WRITTEN ON THE WAVES:SHIPBOARD LOGS AND JOURNALS- Now through October 1, 2012. Delveinto the world of maritime manu-scripts. Explore the log books of 18th-century sea captains as they voyagedaround the globe recording extraor-dinary details of their adventures. Formore info log onto www.pem.org orcall 1- 978-745-9500, 866 745-1876.For the Hearing Impaired please call1-978-740-3649.

ISABELLA STEWART GARDNER280 The Fenway, Boston MA

MODELING DEVOTION: TERRA-COTTA SCULPTURE OF THEITALIAN RENAISSANCE - Nowthrough May 23, 2011. In Italy dur-ing the Renaissance (around 1400 to1600), an innovative form of sculp-ture was developed using fine clay thatwas modeled before being fired in akiln. Called terracotta in Italian(meaning baked earth), this type ofsculpture has often been overlookedin favor of sculpture carved in marbleor cast in bronze. Figures were oftenlife-sized, three-dimensional, and fullycolored, giving terracotta sculpturea remarkable immediacy. In bothreligious scenes meant to inspirethe faithful, as well as in portraitsthat recorded individual likeness, thenaturalism of colored terracotta worksconveyed emotions with great power.Cal l 617-566-1401 or log ontowww.gardnermuseum.org.

BOSTON CONSERVATORYTHEATER31 Hemenway St., Boston, MA

THE WHO’S TOMMY - April 8 -10,2011. A book by Pete Townshend andDes McAnuff Music and lyrics by PeteTownshend. Additional music andlyrics by John Entwistle and KeithMoon. Based on The Who’s rock op-era, Tommy. After witnessing hisfather’s murder, Tommy is trauma-tized into catatonia. As an adolescent,he discovers a natural knack for pin-ball, and breaking through his cata-tonia, becomes an international pin-ball superstar. Directed by BostonConservatory Alumnus Austin Regan(B.F.A.‘07). F. Wade Russo, musical di-rector and conductor. Lillian Carter,choreographer. The Boston Con-servatory trains exceptional youngperforming artists for careers thatenrich and transform the humanexperience. For information visitwww.bostonconservatory.edu

WESTIN HOTEL70 Third Avenue, Waltham, MA

ITALIAN NIGHT AT THE OPERA- Thursday, May 19, 2011. Italian Nightis the WPO’s Gala Finale to its 25thAnniversary Season. Sponsors receiverecognition in all the Orchestra’s printand on-line promotions. Sponsorshipof the WPO and its mission is a won-derful way to demonstrate yourcompany’s or organization’s supportof the arts by helping us bring greatmusic at affordable prices to Walthamand the Metrowest areaJoin us for amemorable evening complete with afull-course Italian dinner and won-derful music by great Italian compos-ers. Featuring Soloists Diana McVey,Soprano, Ray Bauwens, Tenor. Cel-ebrating the works of Vincenzo BelliniEduardo di Capua Pietro MascagniAmilcare Ponchielli Giacomo PucciniGioachino Rossini, Giuseppe Verdi. Topurchase tickets or to sponsor thisspecial event go to: www.wphil.org.For information contact Sally Colluraat 781-838-1130. The Waltham Phil-harmonic Orchestra, a civic symphonyof the MetroWest area, began in 1985under the direction of local musiciansDavid J. Tierney and Harold W.McSwain, Jr. Comprised of almost 60professional, semi-professional, andamateur musicians, the orchestra’smission is to provide the Walthamcommunity with the opportunity toperform in and attend classical con-certs of the highest quality. WPOmusicians come from Waltham as wellas from Boston and surrounding com-munities. The ensemble includesplayers of a wide range of ages andprofessions.

Oh, what a story. Frankie Valli, who came to fame in 1962as the lead singer of the Four Seasons, is hotter thanever in the 21st century. Thanks to the volcanic successof the Tony-winning musical Jersey Boys, whichchronicles the life and times of Frankie and his legendarygroup, such classic songs as “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “WalkLike a Man,” “Rag Doll,” and “Can’t Take My Eyes OffYou” are all the rage all over again. As the play entersits third sold-out year on Broadway, and two touringcompanies of Jersey Boys travel around the U.S., FrankieValli and the Four Seasons is packing concert halls coastto coast. For more information check out music section.

SCULLERS JAZZ CLUB400 Soldiers Field Rd., Boston, MA

ROBERTA GAMBARINI - Friday,May 13, 2011 – 8 p.m. will be inBoston this spring to present herlatest work, So in Love. RobertaGambarini, born in Torino, Italy, intoa family where jazz was much lovedand appreciated, she began listeningto this music as a child and startedtaking clarinet lessons when shewas 12 years old. By the time she was17, she began singing and performingin jazz clubs around Northern Italyand at the age of 18, she decidedto move to Milan to pursue a careeras a jazz singer. On February 12, 2008,Roberta made her major label debutwith You Are There (Groovin’ High/Emarcy), a collection of 14 hauntinglybeautiful melodies, with the legend-ary pianist, Hank Jones. The musicwas recorded in one afternoon;Roberta and Hank had no conceptfor the album — just 25 tunes theyliked and thought would be inter-esting to record. “There were noisolation booths, no headphones,no over dubs,” Gambarini remembers.“The sound would be just what youwould hear had you been insomeone’s living room playing amongfriends.” That is the magic of HankJones. Do not miss this Grammyaward winning artist. Please call617-562-4111 or visit the website atwww.scullersjazz.com for tickets andmore information.

BOSTON SYMPHONY HALL301 Massachusetts Ave., Boston, MA

NOTTE TRICOLORE - April 8, 2011at 8:00PM. Italian Presidency of theCouncil of Ministers, Unita Tecnica diMssione presents Notte Tricolore anOfficial celebration of the 150thAnniversary of the Unification of Italy.Orchestra Sinfonica dell’EuropaUnita. Fabrizio Maria Carminati is theConductor. Rossana Tomassi Golkaon Piano. The program consists ofPart I The Star Spangled Banner,Worldwide Premier: Hymn of Italyfor Piano and Orchestra, The Leop-ard Suite, The Force of Destiny.Part II Norma: Libera Fantasia eVariazione per Pianoforte e Orches-tra. Don’t miss this fabulous event.It will be a night to remember. Fortickets, please call 617-266-1200or 1-888-266-1200 or log ontowww.bostonsymphonyhall.org.

ARTIST’S BOSTON STUDIO450 Harrison Ave, #223B, Boston MA

MARIAN DIOGUARDI PRESENTSTEN NEW PAINTINGS - Every firstFriday of the month, Artist MarianDioguardi invites people to visither Boston studio at 450 HarrisonAve, Studio 223B, from 5 to 9 PM.Ten new ‘Laundry Line’ paintingsbased on Burano, Venezia, willbe showcased. Marian Dioguardiwas born and raised in the Italian-American neighborhood of urban EastBoston. She pursued her childhoodambition, art, only after a more tra-ditional career in education gave wayto more colorful careers includingundercover investigations and gemstone buying. For further informa-tion please visit her website atwww.mariandioguardi.com

required and may be made by calling617-523-2338.

Rachel Revere: A RevolutionaryWoman - Friday, April 22; 1:00, 1:45,2:30 - Paul has left on his ride, nowwhat? Professional storyteller JoanGatturna takes on the role of PaulRevere’s second wife. Listen to herdramatic account of a woman’sstruggle to hold home and familytogether in a time of war.

Patriot Fife and Drum - Satur-day, April 23; 1:00-3:00 - Enjoy a livelyconcert of music that accompaniedcolonists as they marched, danced,wooed their beloveds, and waged war.David Vose and Jim Snarski providefascinating insight into each selec-tion they perform. More informationat www.PaulRevereHouse.org.


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Great! An unidentified man walked into aBoston Starbucks, shouted, “I’m rich!” andtossed a blizzard of $1 bills in the air.Customers were so startled that they didn’tgrab the cash, which an employee donatedto relief efforts in Japan.

Beauty expert Rebekah George said thatObama appeared 10 years older than he didwhen he took office. George said that notonly is the 49-year-old president’s hairgrayer, but his face shows the telltalewrinkle and sunken mouth created by thestress hormone cortisol.

Scornata! A 92-year-old Florida woman firedfour bullets at her 53-year-old neighbor’shouse and car, when he refused her demandfor a kiss. “I thought this only happened toyounger people,” sighed Dwight Bettnet, thewoman’s target.

Still hung up! Monica Lewinsky is still hungup on Bill Clinton says The National Enquirer.The former White House intern, whose af-fair with the then president led to his im-peachment, is now 37, but a friend says shenever married because she still pines forClinton. “Monica still hasn’t gotten over Billand would take him back in a second,” saidthe friend. “She told me ‘There will never beanother man in my life that could make meas happy as he did.’”

Love usually begins by deceiving oneself,and usually ends by deceiving the other per-son. And it’s a good thing that love is blind,otherwise it would see too much.

According to the astute Lucille A.Monuteaux, office manager of the popularEast Boston Social Centers, when a man isin love for the first time he thinks heinvented it.

The charming Mona-Lisa Cappuccio ofEast Boston thinks some girls believe in loveat first sight; others believe in waiting untilhe hangs up his hat and coat.

To think, women still got 91 percent of allcosmetic surgeries in 2010, but men — par-ticularly aging baby boomers — are showingup at plastic surgeons’ offices in growingnumbers. The number of male-face-lifts in-creased 14 percent, while Botox treatmentsfor men rose 9 percent, to 336,834.

Here we go again! Coffee could head offstrokes! Enjoying a second cup of coffee inthe morning could lower your risk of stroke,a new study has found. Researchers atSweden’s Karolinska Institute tracked nearly35,000 women, ages 49 to 83, over 10 yearsand discovered that those who drank morethan one cup of coffee per day were 22 to 25percent less likely to suffer a stroke thanthose who drank less. “Coffee drinkers shouldrejoice,” Sharonne N. Hayes, a cardiologistat the Mayo Clinic, tells the Associated Press.“If you are drinking coffee now, you may bedoing some good, and you are likely not do-ing harm.” The study isn’t the first to at-tribute a significant health benefit to coffee.Other reports have shown it may help pre-vent mental decline, improve heart health,and reduce the risk of liver cancer. Studyauthor Susanna Larsson suggests the anti-oxidants in coffee might reduce the kinds ofinflammation and cell damage that can leadto stroke, but other experts caution that nocause-and-effect link has yet been estab-lished. Coffee is one of the most popular bev-erages in the world, Larsson notes, so evenif it turns out to have only “small health ef-fects,” they could have “large public-healthconsequences.” Time for a coffee-break!

Huh? Fathers, like mothers, can sufferfrom postpartum depression, which nega-tively affects how they treat their infants. Anew survey of more than 1,700 fathers of 1-year-olds found that 7 percent of them hadsuffered “major depression” since theirchild’s birth. Those fathers were four timesmore likely to spank their child-and half aslikely to read to him or her-than fathers whowere not depressed. Child-development ex-perts say children as young as one are un-likely to understand spanking as a punish-ment and can be accidentally injured. Thestudy authors note that more than 80 per-cent of all fathers attend their babies’wellness checkups with a pediatrician, sug-gesting a missed opportunity for depression

s c r e e n i n gand support.“This wasn’ton our radarscreen for along time,”Craig F. Garfield, a professor of pediatrics atNorthwestern University, tells WebMD.com.Now, because unemployment is a major riskfactor for depression and a “disproportionatenumber of men” have lost their jobs, he says,it’s urgent that pediatricians “start to con-sider Dad.”

Good news for dog owners! While your dogmight be your best friend, the long walks youtake together tend to leave his paws dirtyand your house a mess. The PawPlunger putsan end to Fido’s filthy feet before he leaves atrail of his prints throughout your house.Shaped like an “oversized travel mug,” thisdevice promises to save you a lot of time andaggravation. Simply fill with water, placeyour dog’s paw inside, and move thePawPlunger gently up and down, letting the“internal bristles scrub away mud, ice-melt-ing chemicals, or other muck.” Available inthree sizes.

Discover Italy in Washington, D.C. La DolceDC. According to an ad in the SmithsonianInstitute Magazine, Washington, D.C. cel-ebrates all things Italian. “Add an Italianaccent to your Washington, D.C. getaway withLa Dolce DC, a celebration of all things Ital-ian, from arts and architecture to cultureand cuisine.” The citywide festival began inMarch 1 and it continues until July 31. Itmight be surprising to learn that many build-ings in Washington, D.C. were inspired byItalian landmarks and designed by Italianartisans. The classical design of Union Sta-tion was modeled after Rome’s Baths ofDiocletian, while celebrated Italian architectLuigi Moretti is responsible for the contem-porary Watergate complex. Visitors can alsodiscover Italian treasures hidden through-out Washington DC’s neighborhoods, includ-ing a statue of Dante in Meridian Hill Park,and delicious delicacies at A. Litteri, the old-est Italian grocery in the city. What’s more,the museums are featuring Italian masters.Be there!

National Women’s History Month datesback to March 8, 1857, when women fromNew York City factories staged a protest overworking conditions. So here are some factsabout women. There are 157.2 millionfemales in the United States as of October 1,2010. The number of males was 153.2 mil-lion. At 85 and older, there were more thantwice as many women as men. Women areequal owners with men of 4.6 million busi-nesses. The number of people employed bywomen-owned businesses in 2007 was 7.6million. It was reported in 2007, there were141,893 women-owned businesses with re-ceipts of $1 million or more. There are 82.8million estimated number of mothers of allages in the United States. Remember!Women are better managers than men!

Time to hear from the handsome statelymusicologist Albert Natale, who is alsoknown as the Lawrence Welk of New England.Reminder, Frank Sinatra crooned 73 songson Tommy Dorsey recording dates, many ofwhich became quite famous. A few of thesongs: “I’ll Never Smile Again,” “Fools RushIn,” “There Are Such Things,” and “Let’s GetAway From It All.” Singer Helen Reddy won aGrammy (1972) for her own composition, “IAm Woman,” which would become the an-them for the feminist movement. In one ofhis earlier recordings, Stan Kenton actuallysang a solo. The song? “Saint James Infir-mary.” Louis “Satchmo” Armstrong was notkidding when he referred to the GuyLombardo band as “my inspiration.” SingerJerry Vale first worked as a shoeshine boyin high school; then in a factory while sing-ing part-time. While singing at the Club delRio, he was discovered by Guy Mitchell andMitch Miller. One more time! Crooner RudyVallee grew up in Westbrook, Maine. He wasself-taught on drums and reeds, but had hisfirst professional job playing sax in a theaterin Maine.AMERICA IS A BEAUTIFUL ITALIAN NAME

Heat oil in skillet and add cut up veal or chicken breast.Stir and simmer to brown lightly. Remove only meat fromskillet and set aside. Add cut up onion and garlic to oil inskillet and simmer until onion is opaque. Add cut up tomato.Stir and simmer over medium heat. Cover and continue tosimmer for two or three minutes before adding one cup ofwater and a chicken bouillon to skillet. Stir, cover andcontinue to simmer mixture slowly for another two min-utes. Then add veal or chicken breast to tomato mixtureand bring to a slow boil. Add bay leaf and mint (optional) toskillet and stir. Continue to simmer at low heat for tenminutes.

Meanwhile, remove skin from carrots and potatoes and*cut into thin long strips (julienne). Set aside in water inseparate bowls.

When meat has cooked about ten minutes in skillet, addcarrots first. Cover and cook for about five minutes. Thenadd potato and mushroom slices. Stir and cover. Continueto simmer until potatoes and carrots are tender to yourliking. Add wine, cover and bring to a slow boil and thenremove from burner.

Serves two.

NOTE: It was meals like this that I remember Mama surpris-ing us with at various times. I often wondered – Now where didshe find this recipe? She loved creating meals that might bedifferent. It was a great lesson for me that encouraged me tocreate meals with meats and vegetables that my family enjoyed.

1 pound cubed Veal stewmeat or chicken breast

1 large ripe tomato1 medium chopped onion2 cloves chopped garlic2 small sprigs Bay Leaf

(optional)1 fresh Mint leaf (optional)1 or 2 *julienne potatoes

1 or 2 *julienne carrots(optional)

¾ cup frozen or cannedgreen peas

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Easter is just a few weeksaway and I’m looking forwardto seeing the family all to-gether. The one thing I’venoticed over the past fewyears is that people don’tdress for Easter the way theyused to when I was a kid.Heading to and from EasterMass back then would beconsidered the Easter pa-rade. Women wore dresses,hats, gloves, stockings withthe seam in the back andhigh heel shoes. If it wascold, they would wear coatsthat complimented the restof the ensemble. Men woresuits, white shirts, ties,shined shoes and hats, andif it was that same cold Sun-day, a top coat. Today manypeople head to Mass wearingclothes we used to give awayor only wore when doing thetype of work that would getus dirty. I guess times havechanged.

I was fourteen and Easterwas coming. I had made afew dollars working at theSeville Theater. I was goingto head to Raymond’s andFilene’s Basement to seewhat I could find in the wayof a new suit. The suit rageback then was a one buttonroll collar styled jacket withpants that were pegged atthe bottom. I couldn’t findwhat I wanted at either of thetwo stores and I tried JordanMarsh Basement but stillhad no luck. There was ahigh style men’s store nearthose department stores onWashington Street; I believethe name was Jerrols. Theyhad the style, but not in thecolors I would wear. I thenheaded to Tremont Streetand entered Sumner’s Men’sStore with an outside signthat read, ”Sumner’s ForMen Who Know Style.” Theyspecialized in the latestfashions, but I couldn’t affordtheir prices. At dinner, I la-mented my problem to Dadand Babbononno.

Babbononno suggested acouple of stores he shoppedat, but I knew the styles theyfeatured were conservativeand for an older man. Dadmentioned that one of ourneighbors was in the gar-ment business and sug-gested I speak to him. Theman’s name was DannyGallo. He and his wife andthree kids lived a few doorsaway from us on EutawStreet. I figured that I hadnothing to lose and the nextday I happened to see himin front of his house and ap-proached him. He listened tomy wants and told me to waita day or so and he wouldbring me a few samples tolook at. I assumed that hewas going to bring mesamples of cloth, but twodays later, the doorbell rangafter dinner and Dannyclimbed the three flights ofstairs to our apartment car-rying six suits in my size.

Babbononno looked at thematerial they were made ofand approved of the quality.Nanna looked at the stitch-ing and approved of the tai-

loring. Dad looked at thestyle and scowled (he wasconservative). Mom justmade a pot of coffee and puta dish of cookies on thekitchen table. My eyes wereimmediately drawn to one ofthe suits Danny had brought.It was a one button roll col-lar styled jacket with pantsthat tapered to a peg at thebottom and the color waspowder blue, the same shadeas Dad’s ’54 Chevy. I triedthe jacket and pants on andthey fit. The sleeves had tobe shortened and the pantscuffed. Other than that, itlooked like it was made forme. Everyone examined thefit as I paraded around thekitchen in my choice. Mean-while, Mom poured the cof-fee. I next asked Danny howmuch the suit would cost. Hesaid that I could have it forthe factory price, which was$24.00. This, I could afford.The next day after school, Iheaded back in town. What Ihad allotted for the suit wasseveral dollars more thanwhat was quoted, and I fig-ured that I had enough for anew shirt, tie and shoes. Iheaded for Filene’s Men’sStore. Upstairs at Filene’s,men’s clothing cost muchmore than in the Basement,but I knew what I wanted. Ibought a tab collar shirt withFrench cuffs. I believe themake was Lion of Troy andthe price was $5.95. I founda narrow navy blue velvetneck-tie to go with the shirtand found a pocket handker-chief with navy and powderblue lines.

I got on the subway atMilk Street and when I ar-rived at Maverick Station,decided to walk to CentralSquare where a Thom McAnShoe Store was located. Themanager, Peter Aiello, wasa friend of the family. Hisson, Larry, and I were class-mates at English HighSchool and I knew thatthey would have the shoes Iwanted. There was a stylethat was all the rage backin ’54, spades. They werepointed toe shoes with thewelt pointed a bit on theoutside of the sole, also.Mr. Aiello had a pair in mysize that was made in navysuede. They were $7.98, andI bought them. I still had afew dollars left and stoppedin at Arkin’s Men’s Shop onBennington Street andfound a pair of gold coloredcuff links that would go wellwith my new outfit, and theowner, Sam Arkin, gave mea discount. He was an oldfriend of Dad’s, and I appre-ciated the reduced price.The last thing I had to do wastake my new suit to a tailorto have the sleeves short-ened and the pants cuffed.There was only one personthat I would go to, a paesanoof Babbononno who had a tai-lor shop on White Streetacross from East Boston HighSchool, Billy the Tailor. Billysuggested I have the collarlowered a bit so I would havemore shirt collar showing.

He said that the suit was agood one and he wanted meto look like it was customtailored. I knew that he hadmagic fingers and I took hisadvice.

By the end of the week, Ipicked up the suit, broughtit home and dressed in allmy new clothes to showBabbononno. He was fastidi-ous about his clothes, and Ifigured if my appearancepleased him, then I wasready for Easter Sunday. Hisonly comment was that hethought I should wear a hat,a fedora, just like he did.The only problem was myhairdo. Back then a pompa-dour style haircut was invogue combed to a ducktailin the back. We called themD. A. haircuts; the “A” wasan abbreviation that repre-sented the vernacular forthe gluteus maximus ofa duck. I figured that myappearance would be ruinedwith my hair being hidden,so the hat was out.

Dad gave me an oldkeychain that he wasn’tusing. It clipped to the topedge of my pants and angleddownward and then curvedback up with the end in myright pant pocket. With it, Ilooked like a 1950s versionof a 1940s zoot suiter, but Iadded it to my new outfit.The only other accoutre-ment I wanted to add was apinky ring. Dad told me Ishouldn’t even think of it asit would make me look likea “cafone.” I knew what theword meant, but told Dadthat the man who inspiredme due to his wearing one,was Mr. Ray, the managerof the Seville Theater. I toldDad that he certainly wasn’ta “cafone,” and beyond that,he wasn’t even Italian. Dadjust shrugged and let it go.Then it dawned on me, Ihad a signet ring that UncleNick bought for me when Iwas a child. It had JJC onit but was too small for myalmost adult hands. I foundthe ring in my dresserdrawer and tried it on thepinkie finger of my lefthand. It fit perfectly, andeven Dad said it looked good.I was ready for Easter andfor the next week or two,prayed that come EasterSunday, the weather wouldbe sunny and warm. I fig-ured that if I had to wear acoat over my new outfit, itwould ruin everything. Thegods of good weather werewith me that Easter, and Ihaven’t stopped dressingsince.

GOD BLESS AMERICA

PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN:(never known to fail) O most beautiful flower ofMount Carmel, fruitful vine, splendor of Heaven,Blessed Mother of the Son of God, ImmaculateVirgin, assist me in my necessity. O Star of theSea, help me and show me here You are mymother. O Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen ofHeaven and Earth, I humbly beseech You fromthe bottom of my heart to secure me in mynecessity (make request). There are none whocan withstand your power. O Mary, conceivedwithout sin, pray for us who have recourse to Thee(3 times). Holy Mary, I place this cause in yourhands (3 times). Say this prayer 3 consecutivedays and then publish, and it will be grantedto you.

R.L.

mous attention for herportrayal of Asra Nomani,opposite Angelina Jolie in“A Mighty Heart,” the tragicfilm about the murder ofWall Street Journal reporterDaniel Pearl. For that per-formance, she won TheChopard Trophy at theCannes Film Festival.

Ridley Scott, who directedher in the romantic comedy“A Good Year,” said ofPanjabi that she is “smartand sensitive enough as anactress to make anythingfly, comedy or drama; anunusual talent.”

In addition to her work asan actress, Panjabi hasgiven her time and supportto several philanthropicendeavors. In support ofwomen’s rights, Panjabi haspartnered with AmnestyInternational to head theirStop Violence AgainstWomen campaign to changethe “no recourse to publicfunds” rule that trapswomen in a cycle of violence.

Born in Edgware, Middle-sex, England, Panjabi spentpart of her childhood inMumbai (Bombay) India andconsiders herself “partBombayite, part British.”She graduated from BrunelUniversity, England, with adegree in ManagementStudies. Panjabi currentlyresides with her husband inNew York and London.

Congratulations to all! Welook forward to hearing moreabout Angelique O’NeilEnterprises/AOE and its cli-ents. Incidentally, Ms. O’Neilis the daughter of our dearfriend, the former socialevents columnist and PRmaven, the lovely Caron LeBrun.

……. Boston SymphonyOrchestra Assistant Princi-pal Oboe Keisuke Wakao willbe joined by BSO AssistantConcertmaster Alexander

Velinzon, colleagues fromthe New England Conserva-tory, and additional localmusicians to perform a ben-efit concert for the reliefefforts in Japan followingthe devastating events sincethe May 11 earthquake andtsunami.

The concert, featuringworks by Handel, Loeffler,and Beethoven, will takeplace at the Church of theRedeemer, 379 HammondStreet in Chestnut Hill, thiscoming Sunday, April 10, at4 p.m. Mr. Wakao arrangedthe performance as a specialextension to the ClassicalConcert Series he producesfor the Church.

“I organized this concertwith some of my dear friendsin Boston to play music inhonor of the people in Japanwho are going through suchtragic and very difficulttimes and to raise money tohelp them rebuild,” said To-kyo native Keisuke Wakao.

For more information or topurchase tickets, call 617-566-7679 or email [email protected].

Mr. Wakao also organizesthe American-JapaneseCultural Concert Series atthe Church of the Redeemer,which last year featuredEmanuel Ax. He has sched-uled a benefit concert aspart of this series for Sun-day, October 16, 2011, at4 p.m. with additional detailsto be announced at http://americanjapaneseconcerts.com.

Enjoy!

(Be sure to visit HildaMorrill’s gardening Web site,www.bostongardens.com. Inaddition to events covered andreported by the columnist,“The Socially Set” is compiledfrom various other sourcessuch as news and press re-leases, PRNewswire services,etc.)

Urban Wilds Initiative program manager Paul Sutton ofRoxbury, center, tours Allandale Woods during avolunteer clean-up with Boston Environmental andEnergy Services Chief Jim Hunt and Boston ParksCommissioner Antonia M. Pollak. Congratulations toSutton, who was recently honored by Boston Cares withtheir “Outstanding Community Partnership Award.”

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NEWS BRIEFS

Compiled by Orazio Z. Buttafuoco

(FROM ITALIANNEWSPAPERS AND

OTHER PUBLICATIONS)

LEGAL NOTICEMASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

Run date: 4/8/11

MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITYTHOMAS J. KINTON, JR.

CEO AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Sealed General Bids for CONTRACT NO. W207-C1, AIRPORT SECURITY IMPROVEMENTS PHASE III, WORCESTER REGIONAL AIRPORT, WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS, will be received by the Massachusetts Port Authority at the Capital Programs Department Offi ce, Suite 209S - Logan Offi ce Center, One Harborside Drive, East Boston, Massachusetts 02128-2909, until 11:00 A.M. local time on WEDNESDAY, MAY 11, 2011 immediately after which, in a designated room, the proposal will be opened and read publicly.

Sealed fi led sub-bids for the same contract will be received at the same offi ce until 11:00 A.M. local time on WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 2011, immediately after which, in a designated room, the fi led sub-bids will be opened and read publicly.

NOTE: PRE-BID CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD AT WORCESTER REGIONAL AIRPORT, 375 AIRPORT DRIVE, WORCESTER, MA., AT 11:00 AM LOCAL TIME ON TUESDAY, APRIL 26, 2011 IN THE UPPER LEVEL CONFERENCE ROOM.

The work includes GENERAL CONSTRUCTION AND ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS TO INCORPORATE AN INTEGRATED ELECTRONIC SECURITY SYSTEM (IESS) AT WORCESTER REGIONAL AIRPORT (ORH) WHICH MEETS THE MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY’S (MPA) SECURITY STANDARDS COMPRISED OF ALARM MONITORING AND DISPATCHING FACILITIES, DATA TRANSMISSION PROTOCOLS, AND MANAGEMENT OF CREDENTIALS.

THE SCOPE OF WORK ALSO INCLUDES PROVISION AND INSTALLATION OF SECURITY FENCE OVER TWO EXTERIOR GATES AND WIRELESS ACCESS SYSTEM TO THESE GATES.THE WORK INCLUDES ALL CABLE AND CONDUIT, DOOR HARDWARE, CUTTING, PATCHING AND RESTORATION TO INSTALL COMPLETE SYSTEMS.

THE GENERAL AND ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS ARE TO COORDINATE WITH THE OWNERS SECURITY INTEGRATOR AND WORCESTER AIRPORT OPERATIONS IN ORDER TO SCHEDULE AND PHASE SHUT-DOWNS, CUT-OFFS AND INSTALLATIONS OF ALL ITEMS.

Bid documents will be made available beginning WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13, 2011

In order to be eligible and responsible to bid on this contract General Bidders must submit with their bid a current Certifi cate of Eligibility issued by the Division of Capital Asset Management and an Update Statement. The General Bidder must be certifi ed in the category of GENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTION. The estimated contract cost is $130,000.

In order to be eligible and responsible to bid on this contract, fi led Sub-bidders must submit with their bid a current Sub-bidder Certifi cate of Eligibility issued by the Division of Capital Asset Management and an Update Statement. The fi led Sub-bidder must be certifi ed in the sub-bid category of work for which the Sub-bidder is submitting a bid proposal.

Bid Documents in electronic format may be obtained free of charge at the Authority’s Capital Programs Department Offi ce, together with any addenda or amendments, which the Authority may issue and a printed copy of the Proposal form.

Bidding procedures and award of the contract and sub-contracts shall be in accordance with the provisions of Sections 44A through 44H inclusive, Chapter 149 of the General Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

A proposal guaranty shall be submitted with each General Bid consisting of a bid deposit for fi ve (5) percent of the value of the bid; when sub-bids are required, each must be accompanied by a deposit equal to fi ve (5) percent of the sub-bid amount, in the form of a bid bond, or cash, or a certifi ed check, or a treasurer’s or a cashier’s check issued by a responsible bank or trust company, payable to the Massachusetts Port Authority in the name of which the Contract for the work is to be executed. The bid deposit shall be (a) in a form satisfactory to the Authority, (b) with a surety company qualifi ed to do business in the Commonwealth and satisfactory to the Authority, and (c) conditioned upon the faithful performance by the principal of the agreements contained in the bid.

The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a performance bond and a labor and materials payment bond, each in an amount equal to 100% of the Contract price. The surety shall be a surety company or securities satisfactory to the Authority. Attention is called to the minimum rate of wages to be paid on the work as determined under the provisions of Chapter 149, Massachusetts General Laws, Section 26 to 27G, inclusive, as amended. The Contractor will be required to pay minimum wages in accordance with the schedules listed in Division II, Special Provisions of the Specifi cations, which wage rates have been predetermined by the U. S. Secretary of Labor and /or the Commissioner of Labor and Industries of Massachusetts, whichever is greater.

The successful Bidder will be required to purchase and maintain Bodily Injury Liability Insurance and Property Damage Liability Insurance for a combined single limit of $1,000,000. Said policy shall be on an occurrence basis and the Authority shall be included as an Additional Insured. See the insurance sections of Division I, General Requirements and Division II, Special Provisions for complete details.

Filed sub-bids will be required and taken on the following classes of work:

ELECTRICAL

The Authority reserves the right to reject any sub-bid of any sub-trade where permitted by Section 44E of the above-referenced General Laws. The right is also reserved to waive any informality in or to reject any or all proposals and General Bids.

This contract is subject to a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise participation provision requiring that not less than 3% of the Contract be performed by disadvantaged business enterprise contractors. With respect to this provision, bidders are urged to familiarize themselves thoroughly with the Bidding Documents. Strict compliance with the pertinent procedures will be required for a bidder to be deemed responsive and eligible.

This Contract is also subject to Affi rmative Action requirements of the Massachusetts Port Authority contained in the Non-Discrimination and Affi rmative Action article of Division I, General Requirements and Covenants, and to the Secretary of Labor’s Requirement for Affi rmative Action to Ensure Equal Opportunity and the Standard Federal Equal Opportunity Construction Contract Specifi cations (Executive Order 11246).

The General Contractor is required to submit a Certifi cation of Non-Segregated Facilities prior to award of the Contract, and to notify prospective subcontractors of the requirement for such certifi cation where the subcontract exceeds $10,000.

A Contractor having fi fty (50) or more employees and his subcontractors having fi fty (50) or more employees who may be awarded a subcontract of $50,000 or more will, within one hundred twenty (120) days from the contract commencement, be required to develop a written affi rmative action compliance program for each of its establishments.

Compliance Reports - Within thirty (30) days of the award of this Contract the Contractor shall fi le a compliance report (Standard Form [SF 100]) if:

(a) The Contractor has not submitted a complete compliance report within twelve (12) months preceding the date of award, and

(b) The Contractor is within the defi nition of “employer” in Paragraph 2c(3) of the instructions included in SF100.

The contractor shall require the subcontractor on any fi rst tier subcontracts, irrespective of the dollar amount, to fi le SF 100 within thirty (30) days after the award of the subcontracts, if the above two conditions apply. SF 100 will be furnished upon request. SF 100 is normally furnished Contractors annually, based on a mailing list currently maintained by the Joint Reporting Committee. In the event a contractor has not received the form, he may obtain it by writing to the following address:

Joint Reporting Committee 1800 G Street Washington, DC 20506

Complete information and authorization to view the site may be obtained from the Capital Programs Department Offi ce at the Massachusetts Port Authority. The right is reserved to waive any informality in or reject any or all proposals.



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Sealed General Bids for MPA Contract No. A287-C1 FY 12-14 EXTERIOR AND ROADWAY SIGNAGE, TERM CONTRACT, AVIATION AND NON-AVIATION FACILITIES BOSTON, BEDFORD, AND WORCES-TER, MASSACHUSETTS, will be received by the Massachusetts Port Authority at the Capital Programs Department Offi ce, Suite 209S, Logan Offi ce Center, One Harborside Drive, East Boston, Massachusetts 02128, until 11:00 A.M. local time on WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 2011 immediately after which, in a designated room, the bids will be opened and read publicly.

NOTE: PRE-BID CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD AT THE CAPITAL PROGRAMS DEPARTMENT (ABOVE ADDRESS) AT 11:00 A.M. LOCAL TIME ON FRIDAY, APRIL 15, 2011.

The work includes:TERM CONTRACT FOR EXTERIOR AND ROADWAY SIGNAGE AT ALL MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY AVIATION AND NON-AVIATION FACILITIES LOCATED AT BOSTON, BEDFORD AND WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS ON AN “ON CALL, WORK ORDER” BASIS OVER A TWO-YEAR PERIOD. WORK INCLUDES REMOVAL OF EXISTING SIGNAGE; FABRICATION AND INSTALLATION OF NEW SIGN PANELS, BOXES, AND FRAMES; REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING SIGN PANELS; AND MODIFICATION (IN PLACE) OF EXISTING SIGN PANEL MESSAGING.

WORK TO BE INSTALLED ON EXISTING SUPPORTS (WALLS, COLUMNS, OVERHEAD, POSTS, ETC.) OR ON NEW POST SUPPORTS WHERE SPECIFIED.

Bid documents will be made available beginning FRIDAY, APRIL 8, 2011.

The estimated contract cost is $ 380,000 (THREE HUNDRED AND EIGHTY THOUSAND DOLLARS).



The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a performance bond and a labor and materials payment bond, each in an amount equal to 100% of the Contract price. The surety shall be a surety company or securities satisfactory to the Authority. Attention is called to the minimum rate of wages to be paid on the work as determined under the provisions of Chapter 149, Massachusetts General Laws, Section 26 to 27G, inclusive, as amended. The Contractor will be required to pay minimum wages in accordance with the schedules listed in Division II, Special Provisions of the Specifi cations, which wage rates have been predetermined by the U. S. Secretary of Labor and /or the Commissioner of Labor and Industries of Mas-sachusetts, whichever is greater.


This Contract is also subject to Affi rmative Action requirements of the Massachusetts Port Authority contained in the Non-Discrimination and Affi rmative Action article of Division I, General Requirements and Covenants, and to the Secretary of Labor’s Requirement for Affi rmative Action to Ensure Equal Opportunity and the Standard Federal Equal Opportunity Construction Contract Specifi cations (Executive Order 11246).The General Contractor is required to submit a Certifi cation of Non-Segregated Facilities prior to award of the Contract, and to notify prospective subcontractors of the requirement for such certifi cation where the subcontract exceeds $10,000.


To Marvin E. Miranda of Boston in the County of Suffolk and to all other persons interested.A petition has been presented to said Court by Nubia S. Miranda of Boston in the County of Suffolk

representing that she holds as tenant in common an undivided part or share of certain land lying inBoston in said County of Suffolk, and briefly described as follows:PARCEL ONE: A certain parcel of land being Lot #1 on Noble’s Plan dated December 1, 1856, recordedwith Suffolk Deeds, Book 716, Page 111, bounded and described as follows:

NORTHWESTERLY: By Chelsea Street, twenty (20) feet;NORTHEASTERLY: By Plot #2 on said plan eighty (80) feet;SOUTHEASTERLY: By a part of lot #58 on Eddy’s Plan of Section Five, twenty (20) feet; andSOUTHWESTERLY: By Lot #19 on said Eddy’s Plan, eighty (80) feet to a point of beginning.

Together with the right to use the passageway between number 157 Chelsea Street for foot travel incommon with others entitled thereto, which passageway runs along the aforesaid Southwesterlybound.PARCEL TWO: A certain parcel of land being Lot #2 on Noble’s Plan dated December 1, 1856,recorded with Suffolk Deeds, Book 716, Page 111, bounded and described as follows:

NORTHWESTERLY: By Chelsea Street, twenty (20) feet;SOUTHWESTERLY: By a line running through the middle of the brick partition wall, eighty (80) feet;SOUTHEASTERLY: By Lot 58 on Eddy’s Plan of Section 5 East Boston, twenty (20) feet; andNORTHEASTERLY: By a line running through the middle of the brick partition wall, eighty (80) feet.

PARCEL THREE: A certain parcel of land being Lot #3 on Noble’s Plan dated December 1, 1856,recorded with Suffolk Deeds, Book 716, Page 111, bounded and described as follows:

NORTHWESTERLY: By Chelsea Street, twenty (20) feet;SOUTHWESTERLY: By lot #2 on said plan eighty (80) feet;SOUTHEASTERLY: By lot #58 on Eddy’s Plan of Section Five, twenty (20) feet; andNORTHEASTERLY: By lot #4 on said first mentioned plan, eighty (80) feet.

TITLE REFERENCE: Deed recorded with the Suffolk Registry of Deeds in Book 23807, Page 120.PROPERTY ADDRESS: 159, 161, and 163 Chelsea Street, East Boston, Massachusetts 02128, settingforth that she desires that - all the following described part - of said land may be sold at private salefor not less than $260,000.00 (Two Hundred Sixty Thousand and 00/00) Dollars and praying thatpartition may be made of all the land aforesaid according to law, and to that end that a commissionerbe appointed to make such partition and be ordered to make sale and conveyance of all, or any partof said land which the Court finds cannot be advantageously divided either at private sale or publicauction, and be ordered to distribute the net proceeds thereof.

IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO,YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY SHOULD FILE A WRITTENAPPEARANCE IN SAID COURT AT BOSTON BEFORE TEN O’CLOCK IN THE FORENOON ON THE5TH DAY OF MAY, 2011 THE RETURN DAY OF THIS CITATION.

WITNESS, JOHN M. SMOOT, ESQUIRE, First Judge of said Court, this 30th day of March, 2011.Richard Iannella, Register

Commonwealth of MassachusettsThe Trial Court

Suffolk Probate and Family Court24 New Chardon Street - P.O. Box 9667 - Boston, MA 02114

Docket No. SU11E0053

LEGAL NOTICE

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LEGAL NOTICECommonwealth of Massachusetts

The Trial CourtMiddlesex Probate and Family Court

208 Cambridge StreetCambridge, MA 02141

Docket No. MI11P1200EAIn the Estate of

CHARLES N GILBERTLate of WILMINGTON, MA 01887Date of Death December 22, 2010

NOTICE OF PETITION FORPROBATE OF WILL

To all persons interested in the abovecaptioned estate, a petition has been pre-sented requesting that a document purport-ing to be the last will of said decedent beproved and allowed and that ARTHUR JGILBERT of South Weymouth, MA beappointed executor/trix, named in the will toserve Without Surety.

IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO,YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILEA WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURTAT CAMBRIDGE ON OR BEFORE TENO’CLOCK IN THE MORNING (10:00 AM) ONAPRIL 20, 2011.

In addition, you must file a written affidavitof objections to the petition, stating specificfacts and grounds upon which the objectionis based, within (30) days after the return day(or such other time as the court, onmotion with notice to the petitioner, mayallow) in accordance with Probate Rule 16.

WITNESS, HON. PETER C. DiGANGI,First Justice of this Court.

Date: March 23, 2011Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate

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ST. JUDE AND ST. ANTHONY NOVENAMay the Sacred Heart of Jesus beadored, glorified, loved and preservedthroughout the world now and for-ever. Sacred Heart of Jesus pray forus. St. Jude, worker of miracles, prayfor us. St. Jude, help of the hopeless,pray for us. St. Anthony, most lovingprotector and wonder worker, prayfor us. Say this prayer 9 times a dayand by the 8th day your prayer will beanswered. It has never been known tofail. Publication must be promised.My prayers have been answered.Favor received. P.G.L.M.D.

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WINNER OF A LOTTERYJACKPOT WHILE LOOKINGFOR A JOB! Last January(2011) the special; Italianlottery called after the“Befana”, announced thewinners. At the ‘tabaccheria’(tobacco store) “Bertorelli”, atGenova Pegli, it was an-nounced that they had solda couple of winning tickets,worth 20,000 euro (@

$28,000), and anotherworth 5 million euro (@ $7million). The seller will col-lect a price worth about 2%,or 100,000 euro.

The winner of 5 millioneuro, who remains stillanonymous, sent a fax to thestore where he had boughtthe ticket to tell them thatthe money won will help himsupport the family with threechildren, and thanked them.He also promised he woulddo something for the storeowner. The mystery mansaid that he was in Genovalooking for a job but ended upin Rome where he found ajob. He also added that hewas Sicilian, unemployed,and desperately looking fora job. This time the winnerwas a family man in seriousfinancial trouble. It is timeto hear of something goodthat reaches where theneed is high and deeply ap-preciated, indeed.

THE FINANCIAL CRISISIN ITALY IS RECIDING, BUT… The crisis that has hitlarge areas of the world hascaused, as in Italy, manyfamilies experiencing the

shrinking of their savings,and with more debts. Theeconomic recession has leftthe sign, even though thereappears some light at theend of the tunnel. It appearsthat an increasing numberof new enterprises hasemerged all over Italy, in

Lombardia, as to be expected,where the largest number ofnew businesses has beenrecorded: 60,656, but with anet growth of 15,491 newbusinesses that are holdingon. Next is the Region ofLazio, with a net increase of12,134 new businesses. Thenumber of families with se-rious financial problems hasa debt of 859,954, from a pre-vious 545,958 billion euro.This simply means that ev-ery Italian family is on thered for 14,272 euro or 5,233euro in the red for each ofthe 60, million inhabitants.The USA is not alone!

BOSTON POST-GAZETTE, APRIL 8, 2011


REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONSThe MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY (Authority) is soliciting professional consulting services for MPA CONTRACT NO. AP1204-S1, FY12-14 ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING SERVICES. The Authority is seeking a qualifi ed consultant to provide professional safety and health related training services on an on-call, as-needed basis. The Consultant must be able to work closely with the Authority and other interested parties in order to provide such services in a timely and effective manner. The work may be performed at any or all of the Authority’s facilities including but not limited to Logan International Airport, Hanscom Field, Worcester Airport, Port of Boston and other Maritime facilities.

The Authority, to maintain an atmosphere of safety and health for its employees and the environment, is seeking guidance in the form of classroom, hands-on and computer-based training (CBT). The Scope of Services may include but shall not be limited to: the development and delivery of effective training programs for: Powered Industrial Truck Safety, Aerial Lift Safety, Vehicle-mounted Work Platform Safety, Electrical Safety, Lockout/Tagout, Confi ned Space Entry, Respiratory Protection, Personal Protective Equipment, Safe Driving, Work Zone Safety, Storm Water Protection, Spill Response, Asbestos Aware-ness, Solid Waste and Recycling and other Safety and Environmental Topics. All training materials shall be customized to incorporate Authority Policy and meet applicable Federal, State and Local regulations. All CBT programs shall have the ability to have employee receive the information at their own pace, test the employee’s knowledge of the subject trained and track successful completion. All materials developed on behalf of the Authority shall become the property of the Authority.

The Authority expects to issue a contract in an amount equal to $ 225,000. The services shall be authorized on a work order basis.

Each submission shall include a Statement of Qualifi cations that provides detailed information in response to the evaluation criteria set forth below and include Architect/Engineer & Related Services questionnaires SF 330 with the appropriate number of Part IIs. W/M/DBE Certifi cation of the prime and subconsultants shall be current at the time of submittal and the Consultant shall provide a copy of the W/M/DBE certifi cation letter from the Supplier Diversity Offi ce, formerly known as State Offi ce of Minority and Women Business Assistance (SOMWBA) within its submittal. The Consultant shall also provide litigation and legal proceedings information, signed under the pains and penalties of perjury, in a separate sealed envelope entitled “Litigation and Legal Proceedings”. See www.massport.com/ doing-business/Pages/CapitalProgramsResourceCenter.aspx for more details on litigation and legal proceedings history submittal requirements.

Each Submission shall be evaluated on the basis of (1) current relevant experience for similar projects, (2) experience, geographic location and availability of the Project Manager and other key personnel, (3) experience and expertise of subconsultants, if any, (4) previous teaming experience of the prime and its sub-consultants, (5) cost management capabilities, (6) familiarity with Massport facilities, (7) current level of work with the Authority, if applicable (8) past performance for the Authority, if applicable and (9) M/W/DBE and affi rmative action efforts. In addition, Consultants shall provide an organization chart.

The selection shall involve a two-step process including the shortlisting of a minimum of three fi rms based on an evaluation of the Statements of Qualifi cations received in response to this solicitation. Then the shortlisted fi rms shall be ranked and a fi nal selection shall be made by the selection panel. Massport reserves the right to conduct interviews of the shortlisted fi rms, if deemed necessary. If so, a fi nal selection shall be made by the Selection Panel following the interviews.

By responding to this solicitation, consultants agree to accept the terms and conditions of Massport’s standard work order agreement, a copy of the Authority’s standard agreement can be found on the Authority’s web page at www.massport.com. The exception to this standard agreement is the insur-ance requirements as follows; (1) $1,000,000 of automobile liability and (2) $1,000,000 of commercial general liability. The Consultant shall specify in its cover letter that it has the ability to obtain requisite insurance coverage.

Submissions shall be printed on both sides of the sheet (8 1/2” x 11”), no acetate covers. Ten (10) copies of a bound document and one PDF version on a disc each limited to: 1) an SF 330 including the appropriate number of Part IIs, 2) no more than 3 sheets (6 pages) of information contained under SF 330 Section H addressing the evaluation items (except for the litigation and legal proceedings history), and 3) no more than 5 sheets (10 pages) of other relevant material not including a 3 page (max.) cover letter, covers, and dividers. This submission, including the litigation and legal proceedings history in a separate sealed envelope as required, shall be addressed to Houssam H. Sleiman, P.E., CCM, Director of Capital Programs and Environmental Affairs and received no later than 12:00 NOON on Thursday, May 11, 2011 at the Massachusetts Port Authority; Logan Offi ce Center; One Harborside Drive, Suite 209S; East Boston, MA 02128-2909. Any submission, which exceeds the page limit set here or which is not received in a timely manner will be rejected by the Authority as non-responsive. Any information provided to the Authority in any Proposal or other written or oral communication between the Proposer will not be, or deemed to have been, proprietary or confi dential, although the Authority will use reasonable efforts not to disclose such information to persons who are not employees or consultants retained by the Authority except as may be required by M.G.L. c.66.

All questions relative to your submission shall only be directed to Catherine Wetherell, Deputy Director of Capital Programs and Environmental Affairs, at (617) 568-3501.


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Sealed General Bids for MPA Contract No. AP1205-C1 FY11-13 TERM PAINTING CONTRACT, AVIATION & NON-AVIATION PROPERTIES, BOSTON, BEDFORD & WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS will be received by the Massachusetts Port Authority at the Capital Programs Department Offi ce, Suite 209S, Logan Offi ce Center, One Harborside Drive, East Boston, Massachusetts 02128-2909, until 11:00 A.M. local time on WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 2011 immediately after which, in a designated room, the bids will be opened and read publicly.

NOTE: PRE-BID CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD AT THE CAPITAL PROGRAMS DEPARTMENT (ABOVE ADDRESS) AT 10:00A.M. LOCAL TIME ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20, 2011

The work includes LABOR, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS FOR SURFACE PREPARATION AND PAINTING AT ALL MASSPORT PROPERTIES ON AN ON-CALL, AS-NEEDED BASIS OVER A TWO-YEAR PERIOD.

Bid documents will be made available beginning THURSDAY, APRIL 7, 2011.

In order to be eligible and responsible to bid on this contract General Bidders must submit with their bid a current Certifi cate of Eligibility issued by the Division of Capital Asset Management and an Update Statement. The General Bidder must be certifi ed in the category of PAINTING. The estimated contract cost is $245,000.


Bidding procedures and award of the contract and sub-contracts shall be in accordance with the provisions of Sections 44A through 44J inclusive, Chapter 149 of the General Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.




No fi led sub-bids will be required for this contract.






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Sealed General Bids for MPA CONTRACT NO. LP1202-C1, FY 2012-2013 RUNWAY/TAXIWAY INFIELD MAINTENANCE TERM CONTRACT, LOGAN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, EAST BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, will be received by the Massachusetts Port Authority at the Capital Programs Department Offi ce, Suite 209S, Logan Offi ce Center, One Harborside Drive, East Boston, Massachusetts 02128, until 11:00 A.M. local time on WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27, 2011, immediately after which, in a designated room, the bids will be opened and read publicly.

NOTE: PRE-BID CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD AT THE CAPITAL PROGRAMS DEPARTMENT (ABOVE ADDRESS) IN THE BID ROOM AT 11 AM LOCAL TIME, TUESDAY, APRIL 19, 2011.

The work includes GRADING AND RETURFING OF INFIELD AREAS ADJACENT TO AIRFIELD RUNWAY AND TAXIWAY PAVEMENTS, INCLUDING EXCAVATION, GRAVEL FILL, TOPSOILING, SEEDING AND SODDING, WATERING, INSTALLATION OF BLAST STONE, INSTALLATION OF FRENCH DRAINS, ADJUSTMENT OF CASTINGS, AND ON-CALL REPAIRS .

Bid documents will be made available beginning WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13, 2011.

The estimated contract cost is $400,000.








EXTRA InningsInningsInningsInningsInningsby Sal Giarratani

First American to PlayBaseball in Japan DiesThe multi-sport athlete

Wally Kaname Yonamine,the first American to playprofessional baseball inJapan died at 85 years old.The outfielder who wasknown as “Nisel JackieRobinson” for breaking intobaseball in Japan followingWWII helping to build impor-tant ties in the post-WorldWar II era. He has been con-sidered one of the greatestathletes ever to come out ofHawaii. He also played foot-ball for the 49ers in 1947,three years before the teamjoined the NFL.

When he signed a two-year deal to become the firstplayer of Japanese ancestryto play pro ball, he was con-sidered an outsider. Whenreleased by the team, heeventually went to Japanand became an outsideragain, but this time becausehe was American. He playedin the Pacific Coast Leaguebefore going to Japan In

1951. There, he played forthe Yomiruri Giants and theChunichi Dragons andhelped make Japanesebaseball more American-like. After Wally showed upthere, the Japanese playersstarted playing more aggres-sively and more and moreAmerican ballplayers werehired for many Japaneseteams.

Yastrzemski Still Doingthe “Capt. Carl” ThingDan Shaughnessy did a

Boston Globe piece aboutwhat Carl Yastrzemski wasup to now-adays. In the story,it was relayed that hedoesn’t want to be around allthose baby boomer fans likemyself that he thrilled yearsago. All I can say is the feel-ing is mutual. He was a greatballplayer, but like TedWilliams, his personality#$%I\@&.

I remember the big role heplayed as a member of theCardiac Kids back duringthe 1967 Impossible Dreamyear when the Red Sox fi-nally won a pennant. Up to1967, the Sox were a lousyteam, which explained allthe empty seats at Fenway.

Shaughnessy showed Yaza Sports Illustrated cover ofhim back in 1967 with him

at bat and Tony Conigliaro inthe on deck circle andYaz laments, “Every timeI see this picture, I can’tbelieve how many yearsTony C’s been gone. That’sTony in the on-deck circle.This picture was takenabout a week before hegot hit. He had that greatswing. In ’67, he was justcoming into his own. Defen-sively, throwing, catching,running. He would havebeen something.”

Yaz’s comments on TonyConigliaro were most appre-ciated because baseball losta truly future Hall of Famerand possibly all-time homerun king on a night back inAugust 1967 when Tony C.nearly died at home plate.The dream of baseball great-ness really ended that nightand we will never know howgreat Tony C. could havebeen!

Yastrzemski had a greatcareer with the Sox from re-placing Teddy Baseball inleft field in April 1961 untilhis retirement at the end ofthe 1983 season. However, Iremember more about thelost possibilities of Conigliarothan the accomplishmentsof Carl Yastrzemski andthat’s truly sad, isn’t it?

LEGAL NOTICECommonwealth of Massachusetts

The Trial CourtSuffolk Probate and Family Court

24 New Chardon StreetP.O. Box 9667

Boston, MA 02114Docket No. SU11P0659EA

In the Estate ofALEXANDER BALTSAS-TUNIS

Late of E. BOSTON, MA 02128-1010Date of Death December 30, 2010

NOTICE OF PETITION FORPROBATE OF WILL

To all persons interested in the abovecaptioned estate, a petition has beenpresented requesting that a documentpurporting to be the last will of said dece-dent be proved and allowed and thatMARINA BLANCIFORTE of E. Boston, MA beappointed executrix, named in the will toserve Without Surety.

IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO,YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILEA WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURTAT BOSTON ON OR BEFORE TENO’CLOCK IN THE MORNING (10:00 AM)ON MAY 5, 2011.

In addition, you must file a written affidavitof objections to the petition, stating specificfacts and grounds upon which the objectionis based, within (30) days after the returnday (or such other time as the court, onmotion with notice to the petitioner, may allow)in accordance with Probate Rule 16.

WITNESS, HON. JOHN M. SMOOT,First Justice of this Court.

Date: April 1, 2011Sandra Giovannucci, Register of Probate

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To the Defendant:The Plaintiff has filed a Complaint for

Divorce requesting that the Court grant adivorce for Irretrievable Breakdown ofMarriage. The Complaint is on file at theCourt.

An Automatic Restraining Order has beenentered in this matter preventing you fromtaking any action which would negativelyimpact the current financial status of eitherparty. SEE Supplemental Probate CourtRule 411.

You are hereby summoned and requiredto serve upon: Timothy John Nutter, Esq.,Law Office of Timothy J. Nutter, 27 SchoolStreet, Suite 400, Boston, MA 02108 youranswer if any, on or before May 9, 2011. Ifyou fail to do so, the court will proceed to thehearing and adjudication of this action. Youare also required to file a copy of your answerif any, in the office of the Register of this Court.

WITNESS, HON. PETER C. DiGANGI,First Justice of this Court.

Date: March 24, 2011.

Tara E. DeCristofaro, Register of Probate

Commonwealth of MassachusettsThe Trial Court

Middlesex Probate and Family Court208 Cambridge StreetCambridge, MA 02141

Docket No. MI11D1084DRDIVORCE SUMMONS BY

PUBLICATION AND MAILINGANNE BUSH

vs.LEROY BUSH

LEGAL NOTICE

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BOSTON POST-GAZETTE, APRIL 8, 2011

by Richard Preiss

HOOPS and HOCKEY in the HUBCORNER TALK by Reinaldo Oliveira, Jr.

CongratulationsWorld Welter-weight ChampionTony DeMarco.You won yourWorld title onApril 1, 1955 whenyou defeated WorldChampion JohnnySaxton of NewJersey. You wonby KO in 14. Yourgreat record of 58-12-1, 33 KO’s wascompiled againstthe greatest inworld boxing his-tory. You foughteight World Cham-pions in your greatcareer. You wonyour World titlewhere you grew up,the North End ofBoston. You’re a

gentleman and a man of class, a credit toboxing. Tony DeMarco of Boston, you are oneof the greats in boxing history.

Dennis Marrese presents to you “Battleof the Badges!” at Park Plaza Castle inBoston on Saturday, April 30, 2011. Netproceeds to benefit the Edwin RodriquezFoundation and other local charities. Itreads: “The event features the nationallyacclaimed New York City Firefighters FDNYBoxing team and pride is on the line as NewYork City’s finest go toe to toe and glove toglove with New England’s Law Enforcementbest, in the Battle of the Badges III.”

I finally saw the Randy Couture vs. JamesToney fight. An impressive win, Randy Cou-ture. “Bravo!” I thought I heard the words“Dirty boxing.” I use a style called “X-tremeBoxing!” I don’t call my style dirty boxing.Here’s what I say: “I boxed for 21 years andfeel that my fight style is the best. I am aboxer who uses a style I call “X-treme Box-ing!” I have not fought in a number of yearsand would like to introduce my fight style,“myself,” to the Ultimate fights. I wouldneed some time to get back into fight shape.My fight style is based on boxing. I loveMixed Martial Arts. I want to win the WorldMixed Martial Arts title. Not in my firstmatch. I will need some fights to get myselfinto fight shape. I did okay in boxing. I wasno world champion, no world title contendereither. I learned to fight while I fought. Youget my drift.

Michael “The Brazilian Rocky” Oliveira(14-0, 11 KO’s) defeated previously unde-feated (now 10-1-2, 2 KO) Abel Nicolas “ElPrincipito” Adriel of Argentina. There’ssomething about his name, MichaelOliveira, that catches my attention. Giveme some time, I’ll figure it out. He defeatedNicolas Adriel by way of unanimous deci-sion and now is the interim WBC Latinosuper middleweight belt holder.

Area Fight Fam-ily members re-membered. Read-ing Ring MagazineJune 1983: DonHalpin Lowell, ring-side physicianSteven Stein, ref-eree Walt Longo,World Feather-weight ChampionWillie Pep CT.,Jesse Crown Port-land, ME., RickCraney Bath, ME,Kenny Butler, Hyde Park, Bernard Taylor,Brockton, Juan Quintana Holyoke, JerryLaFlamme Fall River, Emilio Robago Bos-ton, Jose Ortiz, Lowell, World MiddleweightChampion Marvin Hagler, Brockton, RobbieSimms, Brockton, Terry Crawley Hyannis,Steve Hilyard Brockton, Edwin Curet,Brockton, Jaime Rodriguez, Lowell, JackCicero Worcester, Anthony (Sheik)Consalvi, Sr,. Revere, Sal Bartolo, Boston,Vinnie Curto, East Boston, who is rated 14th

in the world and 9th in the U.S., SeanMannion, Dorchester via Ireland, rated 8th

in U.S., World Wide. Fight results = DannyLong, South Boston retains New Englandtitle, Mark Mainero, East Boston; Boxing Il-lustrated December 1973. John DennisAttleboro, Al Romano, North Adams, PaulOsborne, Lowell, Jerry Huston, New Bedford,Vinnie Curto, East Boston, Donnie Sennett,Waltham, Beau Jaynes, Lowell, TonyPetronelli, Brockton, Chris Pina, Walpole,Juan Botta, Brockton, World HeavyweightChampion great Rocky Marciano, Brockton;1973 World rated local fighters, Eddie “RedTop” Owens, Springfield, and Jack “The Gi-ant” O’Halloran who fought out of SouthBoston; 1965 New England Golden GloveChampions; 112lb. Tom Gauthier, 118lbRobert Jaynes, 126lb Tommy Connors =voted “Outstanding Boxer,” 135lb MikeArmstrong 147lb Homer Jackson, 160lbKen Pemberton, 175lb Robert Wilson andrecipient of the Rocky Marciano Trophy =Heavyweight Frank Calabro. > 1949 NewEngland AAU Champions; 112lb TheodoreSt. Jean 118lb Ralph Mederios 126lbNorman Lopes 135lb Wilfred (Tinker) Picot147lb Norman Hayes 160lb Glen Wright175lb John Boutiller and Heavyweight PeterFuller.

WHAT’S UPCOMING AT THE FIGHTS?April

8th ESPN2, in Canada. David Lemieuxfights Marco Antonio Rubio, for the WBCmiddleweight title.

8th Showtime from Texas. DannyO’Connor vs. Gabriel Bracero, Willie Nelsonvs. Vincent Arroyo.

9th HBO/PPV from Las Vegas Erik Moralesvs. Marcos Maidana, James Kirkland vs. TBA

9th Integrated Sports PPV, New Jersey -Kevin McBride battles Tomasz Adamek.

10th Ring 4 Hall of Fame Banquet, Ring 4President Mickey Finn, presents at theFlorian Hall, Dorchester. Will have WorldWelterweight Champion great TonyDeMarco and World Lightweight Championgreat Carlos Ortiz as guest. “Where’s myautograph book and camera?”

16th Foxwoods in Connecticut Andre Bertovs. Victor Ortiz.

30th Park Plaza Castle presents to you“Battle of the Badges 3”

M a y7th Showtime/PPV Las Vegas Manny

Pacquiao vs. Shane Mosley.21st HBO from Canada Bernard Hopkins

fights Jean Pascal in a WBC Light-Heavy-weight title fight.

June4th UFC in Las Vegas where Anthony

“Showtime” Pettis and Clay Guida do battle.

Champion Tony DeMarco Celebrates56th Anniversary of Winning World Welterweight title.

It’s “Battle of the Badges III” World Mixed Martial Arts Title, “2011!”

I’m a “Boxer” — My style: “X-treme Boxing!” Fight Family Members Remembered: 1949, 1965, 1973 and 1983

L to R: World Champion great WilliePep, New England Champion Danny Long,and Golden Glove Champion Joe Dias.

November 1956 Box-ing and Wrestlinggreatest Combat Mag-azine, with the greatTony DeMarco onits cover. Inside aresome great photos ofTony DeMarco andtrainer Sammy Ful-ler. Tony DeMarco inhis victory over VinceMartinez.

Jerry LaFlamme ofFall River.

STAN THE MAN — Whenthe Jumbotron at the Gardentrained its camera on thestands during the Bruinsgame with Toronto back onMarch 31, its lens broughtinto focus one of the mostmemorable players in Bruinshistory. That would be StanJonathan, a standout playerwith the B’s teams of the1970’s and early 1980’s whois remembered as much forhis physical toughness as forhis skill on the ice.

Stan, who will be 56 onMay 9, was selected 86th over-all during the fifth round ofthe 1975 NHL Draft. Heplayed one game for the B’sduring the 1975-1976 sea-son, a year he would seeaction in 69 contests withDayton of the InternationalHockey League, picking up192 penalty minutes in theprocess.

The next year, following abrief three-game stint withRochester, it was on to Bos-ton full time where Stanwould finish with 17-13-30totals in 69 games. Over thenext six seasons, Stan woulddistinguish himself as a per-son who didn’t back down,who took on all opponents,a characteristic that oftenovershadowed his ability asa point producer on the ice.

Stan would wind up his NHLcareer having appeared in411 regular season games,scoring 91 goals and assist-ing on 110 others for 201points. All but 19 of thosegames would be with the B’sbefore he finished up withPittsburgh during the 1982-1983 season. Older membersof Bruins Nation probablyrecall the 1979-1980 and1980-1981 seasons the bestsince Stan put up 208 and192 penalty minutes respec-tively in those two years.

Additionally, Stan played in63 Stanley Cup playoff gameswith the B’s over the courseof his career, finishing with8-4-12 totals and, signifi-cantly, 137 penalty minutes.He played in the 1977 and1978 Cup Finals against theMontreal Canadiens.

This year Stan is workingfor the Rochester Americansof the American HockeyLeague and the RochesterKnighthawks of the NationalLacrosse League, reconnect-ing him with sports he lastplayed decades ago. He isserving as Senior HockeyAdvisor and First NationsCommunity Ambassador. Com-ing from a large family (ninesisters and four brothers) anda proud heritage (he is a full-blooded Canadian Indian),Stan realized early on that hewould have challenges in life.He is the only player from theSix Nations Community tohave played in the NHL.

“My dad, with that manykids, couldn’t afford to put allof the boys through sports,”recalled Jonathan recentlyin a press release. “One ofmy older brothers didn’t playhockey anymore so I tookover and started playing it.Whatever you got, you workedfor,” he noted. “I always hadit in my mind that I was na-

tive and that I had to worktwice as hard to accomplishthe same thing.”

Although most people in theBoston area don’t realize it,Stan grew up with lacrosseand won the 1973 MintoCup Championship with thePeterborough (Ontario) Petesin the early 1970s. He wasrecently inducted into theCanadian Lacrosse Hall ofFame as a member of thatteam.

As for his present positionStan said that he was ap-proached by management inNovember and asked if hewanted the job. “I said, sureI would like to be involved.” Ihave been around hockeyand lacrosse my whole life.Right now, it’s meeting andgreeting people and doingsome PR work.”

As part of his duties, Stanoften talks with youngsters,particularly those from thenative community. “I talkto kids about hockey andlacrosse and tell them whatit means to be there and rep-resent themselves and thenative people. They want youto do well. Saying you couldhave or should have down theroad doesn’t work anymore.”

In the era when pro hockeywas especially noted for itsrough and tough physi-cal play, when it was truly“Black and Blue Hockey,”Stan Jonathan was the faceof the franchise in thatdepartment. He never backeddown and led by example,earning him a special placeof honor in the Bruins proudpantheon of players and a spe-cial admiration among thesenior members of BruinsNation.

IN MEMORIAM — It was25 years ago (April 10, 1986)that one of college hockey’sgreatest coaches passed away.John A. “Snooks” Kelley, whowas behind the Boston Col-lege bench from 1932 to 1972(with a four-year break forservice in the Navy duringWorld War II) became the firstcollege coach to surpassthe 500-victory mark whenhis team beat arch-rival Bos-ton University on February23, 1972 shortly before hisretirement. His final statsread 501-243-15.

In 1959 he was namedcollege hockey’s coach of theyear. He has also been in-ducted into the U.S. HockeyHall of Fame. In 1972 hewas honored with the NHL’sLester Patrick Award for hiscontribution to hockey in theUnited States.

Despite those achieve-ments, Kelley felt the high-light of his career had comedecades earlier when theEagles won their first NCAANational Championship in1949 with a 4-3 win over Dart-mouth. During his career atThe Heights, Kelley’s teamswould earn berths in eightadditional NCAA tournamentsand nine ECAC play-offs, wineight New England Champi-onships and capture eightBeanpot titles. Kelley Rink,where the Eagles play theirhome games, is named is hishonor.